Kevin Kroll
Closing in Jan 2016, rehab expenses in Dec 2015
I'm in a bit of a unique situation that I'm sure others have been in, but is new to me:I am under contract to close on a new rental property in early January 2016. The terms of my purchase contract stipulate that I am...
Josh Engen
Pre move in Pics - should I send?
Hello fellow BP Members,
I think the conventional knowledge is that landlords should be taking pre move in pictures to document the condition of the unit. We have always done that.
My question is, as a best practic...
Burke Ericson
Repairs prior to 1031
I am getting ready to help my mom sell and then 1031 a property in LA. The current tenants have really destroyed the house and the landscaping, and it really needs work to get it back into good shape. The issue we hav...
Zac Boelkow
Help with a short sale purchase for primary residence
Listing states: maintenance has been deferred for long time, needs a roof, and A/C. I would like to buy as my primary residence. Also I would require financing. My thought is to work with listing agent and see if I ca...
Tom De Napoli
How is the COVID-19 Crisis Impacting Retail Real Estate?
Bigger Pockets Community,
Before the COVID-19 crisis, my investing partner and I were analyzing deals for neighborhood strip centers in our home region. What a difference a month (or three) makes. Over the past sev...
Andres Triveno
Home inspection or not?
I am buying a brand new construction and was wondering if it makes sense to spend the $400 for a home inspection? What could possibly turn up with a brand new build? I am open to hearing all opinions.
Byran Hyatt
Writing Off Real Estate Trips
I am a new investor and I will be traveling for work down in Austin, TX but I want to also spend some time on my off days to look at some properties when I am down there. Does anyone know what I need to keep in terms ...
David Cas
Looking for Property Management companies near Johnson City, TN
Hello.We have recently purchased a 22 unit property in Johnson City and are looking for a management company in the area. Wondering if someone who has dealt with some of them could point us in the right direction.Than...
Todd Norris
how to structure this deal
I am a fairly new Buy and Hold investor (3 properties thus far), and I'm looking for #4. I have identified a few "ugly house" duplexes in a good market near me that are not yet on the MLS. The owner is willing to sell...
Venkat Raghavan
Title Insurance
Hello BPers,
I am in the process of purchasing a rental unit for 62k and I am having a friend of mine finance it (Deed for 40k). He is not too adamant with the title ins, unlike lenders.
Since I am going to get a ...