Csaba Bartha
Loss mitigation/ Mortgage broker
My parents own an apartment in North Miami. After they retired and the bubble, they couldn't pay the rent. A lawyer is working on the case to modify the loan for the last 6 years but nothing happened. The lawyer takes...
Christopher Cano
New Realtor in Central Texas!
Hey there,I am a new Realtor starting my business in the Central Texas Area. I have access to the multiple listing service (MLS) from Waco all the way to south Austin. A little about me:I moved to Texas from Phoenix A...
Arthur Schwartz
How is depreciation handled at a refinancing?
Hello! I want to pose a hypothetical example. If I buy a rental property for 200K where land is valued at 50K and building at 150K. then i can depreciate the building at about 3.6% annually or $5455 in dollars. Let...
John Geer
Sell paid off house or lease?
I live in Texas. Currently own 2 homes (the one I live in and another rental property). Both of my properties are family homes (3 bed 2 bath). My current home is already paid off. I could potentially lease this home ...
Kevin L Owens
Old lease with former owner vs. new lease new owner
Hi,Any thoughts on maintaining existing lease agreements with current tenants versus using a lease particular to one’s own lease language, particularly if rent stays the same. I’m new to this and thinking that I’d wan...
Christen G.
Should they stay or should they go? Inheriting tenants!
What's everyone's opinion on inheriting tenants? I've heard a lot of strong opinions on "terminate immediately and start fresh." That's usually based around the theory that this way you can screen the tenants, gets r...
Stacey T.
Amenities offered for Midterm Rental
I recently put my rental property up for rent and without much thought added a bunch of amenities that are good for short term rentals (coffee, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, 2x towels, 2x sheets, laundry detergent,...
James Nesh
Paint and Curb Appeal Ideas on Florida Triplex
Hi everyone. I recently pirhased this property in Central Florida. It has a triplex up front (pictured below) and one unit in the back of the property. I have just put a new lighter colored roof on, and have plans to ...
Masood UL Hassan
Real State investment most Difficulty
What do you think which is most difficult thing in REI ?
Hayden Reed
College grad looking to invest in Corpus Christi TX
Hi all,I'm Hayden Reed, a fresh graduate from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's degree apiece in biology and geography. They aren't particularly relevant to real estate investing, but I suppose that's what b...