Michael O'Byrne
Short sale bid process
I am currently working with a realtor to submit an offer on a short sale. The realtor said that the bank is only considering one offer at a time, and that my bid won't be considered unless the offers submitted before...
Joe S.
What are the best cookstoves for rentals?
What are the best cookstoves for rentals? Not looking to spend a fortune of course. Looking for good bang for your buck that should last a while for rentals.Like to hear what others are using. I’m not looking for the...
Tyson Cross
New from San Rafael, CA
Hey - Tyson Cross here from San Rafael. I found this site through a google search on some specific investing questions and I'm so glad I did. I've been working in commercial property management for the past year and...
Mike Spero
In ground pool or club house
We just bought a new build from the builder and we want to put in a in ground fiberglass pool, the bids are around $50k to $60k, this subdivision has new homes and older homes, subdivision sold their clubhouse, 500 sq...
Beau Beck
Manufactured Homes? (NPR, FL 34655)
So recently I've been browsing Zillow, Trulia, realtor.com etc. and I've come across quite a few "manufactured homes". For the most part in my area they are VERY cheap. Most under $10k. When looking at local comps, si...
Jeffrey Kay
Canadian Investing in the US
Hi all,I live in Canada and have started looking at perhaps buying some real estate in the US for cashflow. I live in Vancouver and the cap rates are ... awful. I have saved around 80k USD so at 20% down I would be lo...
Kathrine Pomeroy
Swimming pools in rentals?
Hi Friends,What are the pros and cons of having a rental house with a swimming pool? I know they don't necessarily add value to a house, but do they add value as a rental? Is the liability not worth it? Is the upke...
Billy Blough
New investor near Johnstown Pennsylvania
New member here from Johnstown Pa. Could use a little guidance in managing utility bills for my single family rental. The water/sewage is required to be in the owners name. How do i collect payment on this? Should...
Deshawne Peak
$500,000 in properties, $200,000 in equity, $0 income?
Hello everyone, My name is Peak, I started my real estate journey back in April of 2019. Before i get into the meat of things i think I should share a quick backstory:I started reading books and looking into wealth cr...
Joseph M.
How Do I Valuate a Motel?
hi,I am interested in buying a motel in a tourist destination but I am not sure that I am valuating it well. I am interested because I think I can increase their income because there are so many obvious things that t...