Richard Chang
Termite Problems - How to handle ?
Hi all,
My tenant just emailed me and said that there are termites ( must be dry wood ) running around on the walls / carpet in their 2nd floor unit.
So, what would you do to try and control this problem and minimiz...
Britt Clark
Easement Issue - Sewer and Water Drain
I found an off market deal with a seller who is willing to do owner financing. The seller disclosed the property sits on two easements, one for a water drain and the other for sewer. I am concerned with being able to ...
Art Vandelay
Current Margins in New Builds?
Hi all,
First time poster here. Appreciate the community, the knowledge, and all the helping that goes on here.
In short, I'm trying to understand the margins on new builds people are seeing in these days given mark...
Michael D.
Personal Trust?
My wife and I are considering creating a personal trust for ourselves that would hold all our assets, thus making it simpler to die. We're only about 30 years old, so hopefully that won't happen for a while, but yo...
Ceril S.
Property first on-site look - code violations - how to get educated
Hi BP gang!I'm still a few months out from jumping in so I am in all out research mode.I convinced my wife to go to our first open house on a 2 family today and it was kinda scary!Not scary as in we were in danger, bu...
Mary Joe
Why is Brooklyn a lot more popular than Astoria, Queens?
Hi All, am hoping for some feedback here.I am comparing Astoria in Queens against what I think as similar neighborhoods in Brooklyn, ie Bed-sty, Bushwick, Crown Heights.If it is up to me, Astoria would be my #1 choic...
Eric Davis
Multi-Unit Apartments
I am testing the waters of commercial real estate and was wondering if anyone could look over the numbers I currently have available. Here is how I see the deal.
Asking Price- 600,000
# of units- 13
Gross O...
Joe Rinella
Due Dilligence for Auctions in MA
Hi folks,I'm new to real estate auctions and would like to know what due diligence others do before placing a bid at an auction? Do you run title searches for all auctions before placing a bid to ensure there are no l...
Drex Tanner
Properties under $75k in Austin and San Antonio?
Both of these markets are rising, and seem expensive. What criteria should I look for in properties in this price range (other than cashflow)? Looking to hold and flip.
Jeremiah Dye
Is my goal unrealistic?
Here is my ultimate goal, to be able to live abroad using the income from my properties. I'm 35, still young, and single so, I have time to build my portfolio. Where's a good starting point? Where can I find guidance?...