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What are some things to look for when purchasing a home that has been unoccupied for several years (4)? Considering the utilities will not be on, how do you know the pipes are ok, fixtures, electric/ heat works whe...
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What can a buy&hold guy do to shave an extra $100 off monthly expenses without taking on additional work for himself? Tips I've gathered so far are a combination of the following: challenge property taxes, shop fo...
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Those of you with experience moving mobile homes I'd really love to hear from. I'll have a possible opportunity to pick up a few homes in a park that is closing down but will obviously have to be moved. What are some ...
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Hey guys,
My name is Aaron Cook, and my wife and I are under contract for our first deal! We have experienced a range of emotions such as being terrified all the way to being extremely excited! I wanted to write out...
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As I'm readying myself to purchase my first property this year, I'd like to know if it is common and highly recommended to have a general contractor to accompany me during a walk through of a property of interest to h...
How do we find a good Property Manager in Virginia Beach? We've read all the typical interview questions (like how many units do you manage, etc.) but I have some real questions... Why do you charge that huge Leasing...
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I'm curious if anyone would mind sharing a step-by-step of what you do when you go to meet a potential seller for the first time. How do you dress? What is the first thing you discuss when you walk in? What parts of t...
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Hey everybody, I've gotten myself into a heck of a pickle and I'd like to share this (hopefully brief) account to solicit advice and warn others of potential flood zone pitfalls. I bought my first rental 10 years ago ...
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Hi, folks!After tons of hours of reading, watching and listening to everything real estate investment related I decided to finally get my first investment property. However, I still cannot decide what should be my fir...
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Hello, I am completely new to investing money on a scale such as this. I would very much like to start investing and house hacking. I do not currently own any homes, but I am trying to come up with a strategy to inves...