Brian Ashley Austin
Ask the Chief anything!
I wanted to reach out to all those still on the fence, those stuck in analysis paralysis and those who have done a few deals and had a question. So, have any questions, concerns, moans, groans or complaints? Go ahead...
Ethan G.
Thoughts on when to replace Water Heater
I have a rental house built in 2001. The water heater is upstairs in a closet (all of the upstairs is carpeted). I have heard the average life of water heaters is approximately 15 years so we are nearing the end of it...
Dustin Youngblood
Spec Homes and Land/Lots
I am now working with a builder in Houston and looking to find out, what I should do to find investors or interested people that buy spec homes, land and lots and need a builder. I think i worded this correctly that ...
Rudy Bello
Portfolio loan/ single asset rental loans
Hi BPI’m at a point where I’m unable to do traditional financing because my DTI is high and close to having 10 loans in my credit report. Currently my business is stagnant due to having limited capital. I’m actively l...
Vibhu Arya
4plex Mgmt company says warranty co not advisable & is expensive?
Hi, I have an out of state property & my property management company is continuously advising me against having a warranty company. They are suggesting that I'll be better off cost-wise not having the warranty com...
Anja Brey
Amica insurance feedback
Hi BP, I am currently looking for insurance coverage for a buy and hold property in Chicago. I reached out to several different insurance companies and the quotes ranged from $707 (Amica: Renters insurance + coverage ...
Don Harris
What will happen if you get hit by the bus
What if you got hit by the bus todayWe know the two certainties: Death and Taxes. We prepare for one and pretend the other is never coming. For your family, it always comes too soon. What can you do to help prepare t...
Or Hameiri
Foundation problem opinions?
I’m looking at a property that need TLC. But there are foundation issues. It made the 3 previous buyers before the back out the deal.
What are your opinions on foundation fixes and complexity?
Dave Egan
Should this EMD have been lost to HUD?
As an investor in HUD properties, the expectation is always to lose an occasional deposit, but this time?
My cash offer was accepted with 45 days to close. 45 days later, HUD could not close. The title officer said HU...
Sam Bromano
Increase rent on first year renewal?
I have a SFH with a great renter. No drama, keeps to himself, takes care of the place. His first year renewal is coming up and I’m wondering if I should increase the rent or not. On one hand I don’t mind swapping less...