Kathy Henley
Reached another goal: found a better job and it is in Real Estate!
How sad it was when my office management job got downsized! Cut to 30 hours a week, all my benefits were gone. Such is the reality of working for a business that is suffering financially. Fast forward 3 months and ...
Jay M.
Your 5 favorite lease clauses
Please share your favorite additions to your lease agreement, or share what you would like to add.
My rental lease is good, but I want it to be better. I'll soon meet with a guy who knows the local laws so I'...
Jeff L.
Colorado Lease
Howdy BP - Does anyone have a Landlord friendly lease template for Northern Colorado, Denver, Louisville, etc? All I'm finding online is the Boulder Model Lease, which I know is slanted in the tenants favor. While leg...
Marian Smith
Who to use as a QI in a 1031 delayed exchange
i don't see anywhere in the IRS code that states that the QI needs to be anyone in particular. It just can NOT be a relative, or your accountant, realtor, etc.I was just quoted a $1200 price for a 1031 exchange prof...
Ryan Jones
Grandma's spouse died, she's on deed, spouse's kids living in it
Location: HoustonSituation: Husband and wife were on property's deed as they were married and bought it together 15+ years ago. However, she moved out over a decade ago. They were always still legally married. Th...
John McKee
What have you learned this year about Commercial Real Estate
There is always something to learn as I add to my checklist. One of the things that I need to do a better job is to button up future leases on the HVAC system. Some of the leases I have inherited are vague on the re...
Slade S.
Do I owe the the township bill?
I just closed on January 21st.I received a water, sewer, trash bill for the period of December 30th - January 28th.Should I pay the whole bill or ask for it to be prorated for the 8 days I have been the owner?I feel I...
Lian Chavda
WA State - Want to get my foot out on the wholesale process
I've done my fair share of research (of course, the researching never ends) but I want to put my foot out the door and get started. I've met with a mentor and he's advised me to actually get out and start trying to fi...
Ethan Rozenfeld
Seeking landlord liability insurance in Florida
Hi all, I own a nice duplex in St Petersburg, Florida. I have nice tenants too, but I still think having adequate liability insurance is wise. I thought I WAS covered, until I read the exclusions in my personal umbrel...
Carole D.
Hello fellows real estate investors!
I am a semi-retired investor. I bought my properties in 1989 and 1992 and have kept them since. I wish to share my experience and learn from yours. I also like to travel and meet new people. French is my first languag...