Ken Nelson
"Drive By" Appraisal Value Not Even Close
I applied for a HELOC from the same bank that holds my mortgage on my primary residence. They offer a "free" appraisal which consists of a drive by, and comps. My house should have a retail value of about $390K, has a...
Michelle Bulich
Writing a letter to drive by properties
I have a list of properties that I have found while driving around and I have drafted up a letter to be mailed to them. I have introduced myself in the letter and added that if they are considering possibly selling t...
Mark Welp
Paying Someone to Drive by your Properties
Hello, I am self managing my first SFH in my area. Even though the property is only about 30 minutes from my house, I might not have the chance to drive by it on a monthly basis to just check on it. Does anybody kno...
Account Closed
Driving for Dollars - For Sale By Owner
When I find a property in my area that is For Sale By Owner and I'm looking to wholesale it and flip it off to an investor, should I not let the owner know what I'm doing? Will they take it as though I'm a realtor an...
Brya Freeland
Property Drive-Bys (Chicago)
Good Evening All,I am an out of state investor looking to buy my first property in Chicago. I have my team established and I’m ready to pull the trigger. The only obstacle I am facing is seeing enough properties and t...
John Mainwaring
Driving for dollars target owned by local broker
I was making my rounds the other day and found a lovely complex with about 20 units on a dead end street. It’s obviously in a distressed position as everyone in town has had their roofs replaced after a recent hail st...
Mary lou L.
What to charge on drive by securing properties.
I started a business managing vacant homes for out of town investors. Also take photos of prospects. I just wanted to know what to charge for Continued securing of property, (drive bys, check locks, windows,) . I also...
Tori Manuel
Driving for dollar lead - property owned by county
I have a Birddog send me a vacant property that clearly has been boarded up for over a year. I did some research to track the owner and it says that the property is owned by the city.
I’ve always negotiated buying a...
Matthew Wright
Driving for dollars property owned by Admin Vet Affairs
I’ve recently come across a good off market distressed property in my area. I want to reach out to the owner to see if they’re interested in selling. My first go to is the assessors website. Owner comes up as “Admin V...
Matthew Paul
Doing my monthly drive by and found an RV
Did my monthly drive by on my rentals today , I see one of my always late renters has a ugly RV behind the house (not tagged) , first everything is suppose to be in the driveway not on the lawn . I go and take a cl...