John R Bongiovanni
Alternatives to full security deposit
Does anybody have recommendations on the various alternatives to requiring a full security deposit?I know there is surety bond process and there a a few companies that appear to offer a service (Like Rhino)Furnished F...
Chris Seveney
Do you invest in Land Contracts? Why or Why Not
For those who invest in notes, the number of notes for sale has been limited compared to the number of contracts for deeds (aka land contracts, an agreement for deed, CFD's etc) I see on the market.I know some investo...
Dustin Faeth
Issues with bad contractor now threatening to file mechanics lien
We are finishing up a rehab project right now and the contractor that was doing the work was doing a horrible job, taking too long and causing a lot of issues, so I decided to fire him this past Friday and cut my l...
David Frantz
Help needed: investor friendly drywaller a in Cincinnati
I recently joined the REI community and purchased my first investment property a month ago. It needs to be completely gutted. Most of my pre-purchase estimates were close thanks to J Scott's book on estimating rehab...
Steven Whipple
Insurance to replace rental income
I'm getting quotes for our first investment property. All of the quotes are including rental income replacement. What are you all doing?
Joe Steinheiser
Insurance for flips or renovation
What type of insurance do you use for a flip? I'm may keep it for a rental but I still need to totally renovate it for 2-3 months, so it will be vacant. My regular agent won't insure it for renovations or being vacant...
Account Closed
Hey from Tucson, AZ
Hello everyone! My name is Colin Ralls, I'm 20 years old and currently a business management major at the Univ. of Arizona in Tucson. I began studying real estate investment last year and really love it. It makes s...
Denise M. Tschida
Recommend a Company/Person for 1031 from CA to IN or Ohio
I am looking to do my first 1031 exchange. My property is here where I live in Southern California. I plan on purchasing in IN or Ohio so does it matter which state I hire the company/person to handle this transacti...
Frank Cockrell
I am a new member from Lancaster, California
Hi, my user name here is CHARMINGEXEC, I recently moved to the Lancaster area from Los Angeles. I am a former corporate CEO of several corporations including insurance, contractors bonding, oil, motion picture, pr...
Diane G.
Connecting ground and neutral behind GFCI is going to kill?
Calling electrical pros ----I am in a situation where power was out and an electrician tied the ground and neutral behind a GFCI and put power back on, but I am very worried that it is a hazard... Your thoughts?