Walt Payne
Appliance allowance on flips?
I am considering a different strategy for a flip than how I usually do it. We are working on a flip that has an ARV of $125K, and I am planning on putting in stainless appliances. I was just wondering if anyone else d...
Ellie Narie
New manufactured home on own land and foundation.. bad idea?
I am thinking of getting an FHA loan to buy land and buy a brand new manufactured home to put on there. There's a mobile home builder near me and they can do custom floor plans, so I'm thinking of putting a lot of roo...
Roy Mitle
Renter demand laundry and dinner payment because appliances broke
I have property in san jose.The washer stopped working. We sent a repairman within a few days. Repair guy diagnosed said have to replace washer. The next day renter mentioned fridge stopped worked. Had to send repairm...
Joseph Yallop
What is your biggest need from contractors??
Hey all,I am about to move up to the north Dallas area. I am planning on starting my own handyman/GC company up there. I have a good network and oversaw the renovation of a 176 unit multifamily property. I have a good...
Jordan Budke
Custom build or Manufactured/Modular On Land?
I'm over here in San Diego County, CA. Real estate is crazy expensive, as I'm sure you all know. It forces us to look for more creative ways to get going. My wife and I are considering buying a plot of land and either...
Don Konipol
Customers You Should Avoid
Based on 45 years in real estate, I’ve experienced these types and I believe they are the biggest time suckers to be avoided as quickly as possible
Types of Customers to Avoid1. The customer who places no monetary v...
Will Marsh
Why invest in Real Estate?
I am curious as to why you choose to do real estate investing versus starting and running your own business? What make real estate appealing to you?
Lauren Rautio
What Do I Write on Direct Mail Marketing Campaign?
I’m new to the world of real estate investing and plan on looking for other ways to find deals besides using the MLS system. I’ve heard about the great deals I can get through the use of direct mail campaigning, but I...
Aman Kataria
Tax advantages of STR and Primary Residence
I just bought a new home as a primary residence. I use 2/3 of the home for short term rental on Airbnb. Am I allowed to make tax deductions on both - 1) Mortgage Interest, and 2) Offset my passive income with STR (onl...
Annie Seurer
5 Simple Ways to Improve Guest Experience Beyond Design
Guest experience is one of my favorite STR topics! I co-managed guest experience and feedback at a large fund a learned a lot directly from guests. Before I left, we had an average rating of 4.93 across many markets a...