Steven M.
What Subtle Things Might Trigger A Permit In Rehab (L.A., CA)?
As a former home builder and land developer in Los Angeles County, I am quite astute to knowing how and where to submit plans and pulling building and land-related permits and all the fees required to do such work. Th...
David Song
Natural disaster preparedness- hurricane Harvey
It looks like this is a big one. Any BP friends in Texas affected?
I am always concerned about earthquakes in CA.
What do you guys do to prepare for those emergencies?
Is earthquake insurance a good idea?
Ben Stout
What's your secret weapon? Do you put something special in your houses?
I read a post a while back where a gentleman highlighted the fact that he'd put one of those natural rainfall shower heads in a unit of his and potential tenants loved the house. Do you have a special item like this? ...
Dawn Roof
Would a less than stellar looking front yard be a deal breaker for a renter? (See Photo)
How much does a potential renter care about the appearance of the front lawn? We are looking at a property in a middle class neighborhood in Charlotte, NC, and the front yard has just been seeded and covered in straw....
Cadence MCDonald
Newish, Need some advice/input
Long term lurker, first time poster :) What are your thoughts about the Sealy Texas area (this is about 20 minutes outside Katy on I-10. Is it an area you would venture to if the numbers are "good" or potentially "goo...
Mary K.
Does Fannie Mae only allow 2% Seller Credits?
Newbie here looking for advice on a deal. I put an offer on an out of state 3-unit listed at $100K (price had dropped over several months to this from $140K) and got it under contract for $95K. Not a great deal but it...
Account Closed
The SELL
What kinds of questions do buyers ask? I have never gone to an FSBO. My real estate hunts have been via a real estate agent, who basically opened the door for me. S/He signed in and walked me through the building, som...
Jakub Bednarz
Inurance rates
When figuring out expanses, one thing that eats away most of my profits is insurance, but I assume pretty much same number for any size/year property: $1000/yr for homeowners insurance and $1000/yr for flood insurance...
Brian Jackson
Mobile Home Park for Tax Sale
Looking at a piece of property but would love to see the history on it. It's a old mobile home park if it makes a difference. Any sites to get lien info, code enforcement tickets ? It's been abandoned for a few years,...
Maryann L.
Do I have any recourse?
I own a 3 unit building. I have one section 8 tenant who has been a problem since day 1. Doesn't pay on time, creates issues with other tenants, seems to feel entitled.
We had some bad rain in the last two months a...