Ian Cameron
Neighborhood and Property Classification
How exactly is a neighborhood classified as an A/B/C/D-class neighborhood? What are the criteria? Who decides?Same question for residential properties. What criteria determine if the property is an A/B/C/D class pr...
Christine Sommer
Rentals during the past recession?
We were curious if anyone was a landlord during the 2008 market crash and wanted to hear what impact it had on their rental properties (vacancy rates, rental rates, etc.)
We know that this could potentially be a grea...
Edwin Brown
First Potential Deal
Long time single family investor looking at my first commercial deal. Tell me your opinions.
110 unit complex taken back by local bank. The area is "B" class. Bank is willing to take back purchase price as financing ...
Manfred Schaefer
Using a Third Party Site to Look Up Property Data
I hope that I am in the right forum category for this post...Last night I went driving for dollars to find some deals. My wife and I where looking for properties that looked abandoned or unkept, at the very least. Pro...
David Gotsill
Tech Packages for Tenants?
Curious if anyone out there offers there tenants a tech package or smart home package for additional monthly fees? Options might include smart locks, smart thermostat and smart doorbells, among others. The goal bein...
Braxton Dahl
Opinions on Constructing Multi-Family
Is it a good or bad idea to construct multi family buildings? There is 0 new apartment buildings in or around my small community. Most of the apartments are outdated and in rough shape. I need advice.
Bevin Morgan
Online Rental Application
Is there any reason NOT to try to complete all rental applications and subsequent verifications online? I’m thinking either through specialized software or just Google forms and PayPal.
Nancy Carr
Cosigner Lease
Hi Everyone, We have been landlords for almost 7 years, and we need to write a lease in Alabama that includes a cosigner. I saw an addendum on line for this purpose, but not sure if an addendum is the way to do this...
Billy Bob
Ineligible for HELOC after loan modification on 1st mortgage?
I applied for a HELOC with a few recommended credit unions. Four years ago I did a loan modification. I owe $200k on a $500k on my primary residence in CA. Credit is over 700 with enough income to meet DTI on mortgage...
Leon Lee
Why is dangerous to buy small MF deals in tertiary markets now?
Hi, BPersBy going through all the posts in the forum, I got the impression from some experts that it is dangerous to buy small (<100 units) MF deals in tertiary markets late in the RE cycle like now. Could someone ...