Lee Syndergaard
Use a real estate agent for off-market properties?
Newbie here.If I find an off-market property by, say, driving for dollars, am I wise to ask a real estate agent to help me through the offer, negotiation and purchase process? Pros and cons of that vs. trying it on my...
Carlos A. Hernandez
203k loan for a beginner? Why or why not?
I'm new to REI and I have on okay credit score and my wife has a real good score. Should I look into 203k loans to get my first rental property? Has anyone had any experience with a 203k loan? Help please. Thanks.
Chan K.
Tenant - Dog, Junk and Not Nice Issue
Hi BP Friends,
I would like to discuss and brainstorm on something that has been troubling me when I inherited my tenants.
When I bought my Quad, I inherited 4 families from the previous owner. The two ...
Chad Duncan
Should I buy this...?
I am looking at a property that is a bit odd. It has a triplex and a sfh on the same lot. It's On the market for $330,000. The rents total up to roughly $2500 per month according to the seller. I have a loan pre-appro...
Jason Hatfield
Seriously, Just Ask!
It appears that I may have accidentally found myself in the middle of a sociological experiment.Six months ago I bought a primary residence for my wife and I. As I looked from the top of the driveway down at the 1.25...
Jeff Walden
Not renewing tenant's lease; when to notify them?
I have a tenant who is generally a great guy, except that he won't keep the yard clean of cigarette butts or dog waste. No matter how many times I ask it's gotten to a point where I just go over daily and clean up the...
Connor Cushman
New Investor - Should I get my real estate license?
Hi All,
I’m a new Investor currently looking and saving for my first deal and also have a strong interest in getting my real estate license. I want to get my license because I’d like to work as an agent in Utah for t...
Roig V.
Price Per Square Foot vs. Cap Rate/Return Metrics on 2-4 Unit Multi-Family
Hello All, I wanted to float a scenario that I found myself in to get some perspective on people’s opinions of where $/SF should rank in terms of priority when valuing a 3-4 unit MF property. I recently came across a...
Jon W.
Do luxury vehicles send a negative message to renters/sellers
I wanted to get the BP community's take on driving luxury vehicles...
Do you think they send a negative message when meeting with renters or sellers? Do they hurt your negotiating power?
I tend to thin...
Valerie Clemens
Total Newbie Who Dreads Her "Golden Years"
OK, so I may be a bit melodramatic! I am a single woman who is, ahem, past 55. I still work full time. However, I've never made a lot of money and when I review my Social Security statements -- YIKES! So, I am hop...