Hello,I own a mobile home park in Illinois and looking for tips/recommendations on expediting the process to renovate some vacant trailers that belong to us. Would be looking to hire some outside help to fix these up ...
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I'm under contract to purchase a mobile home and land/lot. Its already being rented short term with a 90% occupancy rate. I'm all in (land, home, all furnishings, and appliances) for $37k. Its rented for $44-$49 a nig...
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Hi All,I’m just about to close on our first investment property in the Akron/Canton area. I’m using a HML to purchase and rehab, but want to lay the groundwork with a small investor friendly bank(s) in the area to pla...
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Hello everybody! After analyzing many properties and building my network, I was referred by a family friend to a real estate investor who is looking to sell 7 of his properties. I am seeking advice on the deal, number...
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I will be signing a contract with contractor tomorrow for home repairs prior to renting (hoping I can find tenant by Feb 1). Couple of questions:1. Is paying by cash a good idea for ~$2000 repairs as the contractor is...
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How many investors are also inspectors? It’s pretty inexpensive to become an inspector and feels like it would pay dividends and allow me to earn income on the side if and when times get slow. Plus, of course loving r...
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What's going on BP community? I'm new to real estate and curious about certain steps I should take when buying a house out of state. The main thing I'm really concerned about is estimating the repairs that will need t...
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Hi, My tenant's water usage is normally 60 - 500 gallons per day. I just looked at my bill and the water usage has been 3,000 - 7,000 gallons over the last few days. I called the tenant immediately and asked what w...
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Hey guys,My husband and I are considering buying an add-value duplex that looks like it needs about $20K worth of work. It needs all new siding and new floors as well as possibly a new roof and some concrete work on ...
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Hello All,This is my first year owning rental properties and was fortunate to buy 2 small properties. What should I be doing throughout the year to best maximize my tax returns each year? Any tips, advice, things to k...