Joshua Dorkin
Investing in property near power lines
I was reading a post on another forum somewhere where a new homeowner was freaking out because they didn't notice that there were power lines 100 ft or so from their home. It got me to thinking, and I decided to dig ...
Nick Rector
Purchasing Power - Tax strategy vs Financing
Hello All,I own a couple of businesses in Oregon. I have set up a tax strategy that doesn't show a lot of income. The company is plenty successful, but because lenders are looking at tax returns I don't qualify for ...
Eric Flanagan
Moving Power Lines / Utility Poles - Chicago
I am interested in buying what is now a one level commercial site, to build six condo units.Currently in the alley next to the building there are about three utility poles up against the side of the property with a lo...
Maryori Veloz
No power while doing open house
I was so frustrated yesterday when I was told the property was ready for an open house but then I discovered the property had no "power". It is important that you tell your sellers to make sure the property is in perf...
Samuel Bavido
The power of a mediocre deal.
In late 2013 I was living on a small Taiwanese island just off the coast of China. My wife and I were renting, and I began to think about buying a house instead of giving money to a landlord every month. The problem w...
Scott W. Cook
A powerful tip for direct mail
As all investors know, there is a lot of power in direct mail. you can find unlisted deals, connect with absentee owners and contact potential sellers for flips in a highly effective way.
As a professional copywrite...
Shanti S.
Hello from MA, "power team" needed :-)
Hello all, I've been reading the forum for a while and decided to sign up today.
I'm from beautiful Western MA and travel all over New England - a full time Analyst for a major utility by day and...
Michael Hudelson
Group Purchasing Power In Expensive Areas
I currently live in San Francisco, where real estate prices are out of control! However, I noticed that once you start looking at large apartment complexes, 42 units for example, the price per unit isn't too bad (roug...
Derek Baker
Electrical Power for Common Area Gate
We are a small 6 unit HOA and are considering adding a gate to a shared private drive way. To reduce costs, one tenant has agreed to run power from their house to Power the gate. They have solar so don’t care about c...
Brent T Galbreath
Buying a home with solar power
I found a great home that after it’s fixed up, should definitely be around 75% of the ARV. Not sure if I would flip or rent at this point. However the house has solar panels and 22 years left on the contract. That wou...