Michael Goodman
Steps to my first deal...time for action
I am about to go from the initial research/education phase of my Rehabbing career into the take action phase but want to get some feedback from the experienced folks on here. I wrote down my steps to begin so that I c...
Phil Hartten
How much renovation is to much on a house to flip?
Hi.... I did about 35 buy/fix/sell/rent houses in Ohio over the years and got bogged down in repairs, repair people problems and budget problems.How much fix up do you think is worthy and doable before a project gets ...
Eric Wong
Just checking in starting the next step of my goal
Haven't been on here in a while. But I'm starting the next chapter of my goals, I started my RE licensing a little later than I wanted but I guess later is better then never. Just thought I'd do a check in n hold my s...
Michael L.
Replacing a water heater that still works
Just curious if anyone has done this. On my latest rental, the water heater is original, installed in 1997 (contractor's grade, nothing special). I anticipate it will go at some point, and now that I'm in there doing ...
Sarah Fulton
Where to Find List of Landlords
Hi guys (and gals)! I started a property management company recently and am looking for a website or resource where I can locate people that own multiple properties. My goal is to get a list to mail-to, although if th...
James Andrews
How do lenders define "habitable" for a property?
I'm under contract to buy a house for $140k, that needs $50k ("high" guess) of repairs, to bring an ARV of $220k ("low" guess). I had a 3y balloon loan lined up for $100k, but the local bank backed out after seeing th...
Account Closed
Wholesaling while in college?
I am about to attend my first year of college, and want to get started in real estate. I want to house hack after this year, because I'm currently in a dorm, but I'd like to start my journey in RE now. I've read whol...
Jennifer Fernéz
Newbie in Berks County and Reading, PA area
Hi everyone - Wow, great site!I'm Jennifer and live right outside of Reading, PA. I have a passion in real estate and want to eventually invest in rehabs and flips. I have my B.A. in Studio Art and have some 'wo...
Greg Baker
Trying to understand administrative divisions in New York (County, Village, City, School District, etc.)
Help! I wanted to check out tax rates within some nearby areas and started out here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/orptbook/2012t...I was quickly baffled by the differences between counties, municipalities, cla...
Christopher Sandys
Passing a Lead Safe Toledo Inspection
If anyone has been through the Lead Dust Wipe Inspection for Toledo and is willing to share their experience, please share it here. That would include any particular inspector that you feel lives up to the spirit of ...