John Halligan
Cleveland Bank Owned duplex
My first deal I'm scared!!! I just bought a duplex on auction for 18 k. Zillow estimate 66 k. I live in California I think I made emotional purchase my Mom was from Cleveland. It was take as is no inspections. I am...
Jordan Archer
How to adjust comps for an in-ground pool?
Hey BP,I'm looking at a house that looks to be worth about 80k based on comps. However, none of the comps I'm using have a pool.The house in question has a pretty nice, screen-in, in-ground pool. (See picture)The coun...
Kalpesh Gada
Looking to buy a property in Scottsdale, Arizona
I am looking to buy a single family home in Scottsdale. I am planning to list it for short term rentals. I am curios to know if I should buy the one with or without pool. The prices are much cheaper without the pool a...
Nick Reaves
How to start wholesaling in a tight market
Hello all. I'm in Denver, CO, it's a pretty crazy market here right now; prices going up, bidding wars, even distressed properties are selling easily. I want to start in wholesaling but feel like my local market will ...
James Feely
Long distance landlord - how do you pay the boots on the ground?
To the long distance landlords, Who is your "boots on the ground" person? What is your employment relationship with them? Are they a formal employee? Contractors? Vendors? Is there a way to structure the work to ...
Joseph W.
Buying a property with a Oil tank in NJ
Hi everyone,
I come to you for advice on a property that I am currently under contract for(cash offer). The property is a two family in person NJ. During the oil sweep testing we were made aware of a oil tank full of...
Chris K.
Building a pool pricing
Hi all,I am looking to buy an investment property in Florida close to the beach, but with no private pool. Similar homes rent well (4 bed 2 bath) in this location with a private pool. I know nothing on this topic, and...
Tom Scott
Sinkhole Home as a Rental?
There is a home for sale locally that has had a sinkhole repair. By all accounts the problem is solved but it's value is obviously damaged irreparably. Would you buy a house with a repaired sinkhole to be used as a re...
Anna Strausbaugh
New Construction "flips"
Hi! I've recently been considering a new avenue of "flips" in our market here in Boise and wondering if anyone else is doing it or if it's worth it to do (particularly if it's worth the tax hit)? I'm a real estate age...
Account Closed
Home Owners Insurance Really Necessary?
Wanted to get the the thoughts and opinions of investors out there. Do you really need home owners insurance for out of state investments that are owned all cash? I guess the real question is if my deductible is $10...