Lucero Sanchez
If you could go back in time and get educated differently?
My daughter will be graduating from high school this year and wants to be like her mom and dad, real estate investors, she asked us for advise if she should go to college if so what classes should she sign up for or i...
Account Closed
Looking for drywall contractor in Milwaukee
I am currently looking for a contractor who can hang stud walls and drywall for a 950 sq. ft. Space in a basement. I had previously received a quote for hanging walls and drywalling this space that was $7,000 this see...
Thu Dinh
Stolen Security Back Door- Should I ask Insurance to cover?
I am experiencing the colorful rainbow of being a new landlord. Please send help... I mean I would really appreciate your thoughts!I just took over a turnkey from Rooftop with tenants in place. Life was good. Until......
Harrison Kliegl
Meeting Deadlines with GC's
Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone has some input on how you manage deadlines/construction delays when working with a GC or even direct with subs to rehab a property. I'm living in the Denver area and as we enter the w...
Patrick Sullivan
Investing in Mexico's Riviera Maya (Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Can)
Some information that I wish I had known 5 years ago...I have now invested in a few properties in Tulum and the surrounding area. One thing for N. Americans to note is that you are REALLY taking a chance if you buy p...
Belinda Steinwachs-Dicus
Foreclosure or Deed in Lieu
Please I’m desperate for guidance on this matter. The balloon payment due to me as a private lender has not been paid. At the first of May The borrower asked for a one year extension. I agreed to a one year extension ...
Laura Krukowski
Own a house outright & need a lender--is there ANYONE that can help?? PLEASE????
Here's my scenario.My husband & I are renovating a house that we own outright (approximate worth is 350k).....we are interested in taking money to finish the renovation & also we have an interest in buying ano...
Rob Gleason
Newbie Rental diary part 3 with pics
This is our 3rd month into our new real estate business. Here's what's been going on:Of the 4 units we have renter #1- pays on time, no issues. Renter #2- has yet to make a timely rent payment, and is about to be la...
Corey Dutton
Always Keep an Open Door Policy With Your Hard Money Lender
If you use a hard money lender on a real estate rehab deal, keep an open door policy, especially when times get tough. Here’s a good story about why this is a good policy. We made a hard money loan on a rehab project ...
Mark Thompson
Termite Tenting - California
A few weeks ago, I finished a renovation on a small 4-plex in Dana Point that I purchased late last year. During the renovation, my GC pointed out a few spots where there were termites swarming/old termite damage. It ...