Masa Don
MLS, Realtors, Secret Society?!
MLS, Realtors, Secret Society?!
I work in the investment world, managing retirement plans. It is extremely important to me that I am on the same side of the table as my client. This my real estate friends is not poss...
Account Closed
Real Estate Agent Investing in HUD home
I am a real estate agent interested in purchasing a HUD 3 family home as an investment property for myself and husband. There is a broker listed for the property. If I bid on the property does it go right to the lis...
Cody Hall
Starting out questions
My names Cody, I’m 20 years old and I plan on getting into real estate. I’d like to start with a duplex on an FHA loan. I will live in one side since it's an FHA. I’ve been snooping on this website for years and now I...
Michael Johnson
Seeking Advice: Which option is the better investment?
Hi everyone, I wanted to get your thoughts on house hacking in an expensive market (Chicago) where it isn’t easy to live for free. Please let me know your thoughts between the two options:1) Buy a smaller duplex with ...
Tim Shi
Property Tax Doubled at Purchase
Hi there, I am looking at a Duplex in San Francisco. The current owner pays about $500/mo on property tax. The property was sold in 1999 for less than half a million. The assessed value of the property doesn't seem to...
Albert Brown
How did you first get into the position to invest?
I’m a dad with a non-working wife and a son. Not much more to add.I’m working as an SEO and another job, and I want to become an investor. How did you get started with investing?
Stewart McMillan
Badmouthing tenant's attorney. Are there consequences?
I'm in the middle of a dispute with some tenants. The building's manager, whom I've known and worked with for 7 years, says that these tenants seem nice/normal and she hasn't had any problems with them.Unfortunately t...
Patrick Philip
What to include in rehab houses?
I plan to rehab many and am trying to streamline the process. Questions:1. Where should I put carpet and where should I put tile? 2. What appliances should it include?3. What are standard colors of interior and exteri...
Paul Sandhu
Ever get hate messages about your STRs?
This following is the 2nd full paragraph of my daily Craigslist ad. What is in italics afterwards is a response someone sent me."If a motel room is your standard of living, you are pathetic. I'd rather not rent a hou...
Matthew Mclean
What financial rules do you follow when buying? Negative cash flow?
Would you consider negative cash flow for a house that will appreciate and rents will increase?