Lois S.
Are umbrella policies really necessary?
A friend who is an extremely successful RE investor tells us that umbrella policies aren't necessary, based on his experience. Advises if you want more liability coverage, just add it to the LL insurance policy. A mi...
Robert C.
Why is Nobody Building Mixed Use in a Mixed Use Zoning District?
Any theories?I've been looking at building projects within Mixed Use zoning districts in my town. Surprisingly, it seems to me that nobody is taking the city up on Mixed Use zoning incentives. Developers are instead o...
Shawn Long
UPDATE: 07/16 Backyard Knowledge in Northwest Indiana
Hey BP Crowd! I seemed to have generated so much interest from my very first post that I thought I would provide an update for all the savvy investors looking in the NWI market.
DOUBLE TRACK UPDATE:
The West Lake Pr...
Andrew Mok
Should I buy in Atlanta or current location (CA) duplex?
Hello,
I`m originally from Atlanta (suburb in Duluth GA), and obviously the cost of entry is much lower there vs where I currently live (Long Beach CA). My wife and I have about $25000 to spend. Should I stretch and...
Mark Forest
Criminal record
A credit check has revealed that a prospective tenant has a criminal background of assault on police officer, destruction of police property, and obstruction from five years ago. I am thinking we need to reject he...
Roy H.
How to find a rep or local contact for STR?
Some cities require you to have a local rep/agent that's within a specific distance to handle any problems arising from your STR.e.g. "a local rep within 60 minutes of the property"Yes, you can get a PM to handle that...
Tyler DeVerse
Finding Multi-unit Deals
Hello Everyone, Is anyone having luck with finding multi-unit properties on the MLS in San Antonio? My partner and I looking for a duplex to BRRRR and we are starting to look into direct mail on a few duplex communiti...
Hemanth Grandhige
Need some help with a deal
I'm hoping for somebody more experienced than me to help me out with a deal. I found a duplex in my area listed for 139k recently. The agent happens to be a good friend and we put in an offer at 130K. This was the ex...
Jorge Vazquez
Rehabs alone do not accomplish value.
Rehabs alone do not accomplish value.Regarding rehabs, I've found that only some items add more value than they cost. The market discounts the price of the rehab. In my experience, for almost all items, whether it's a...
Steve S.
How do you handle the refrigerator with your rentals?
usually in my higher end ones I have the tenant purchase / or bring their own. The next tenant is weighing the option of having me purchase it. How would you do this? Would you simply provide it? Rent it to them at a...