Looking for suggestions from others rehabbing properties in Southern California and dealing with landscaping choices in light of the ongoing drought:I have an upcoming flip in San Diego in a neighborhood with a lot of...
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Is it common or recommended to make improvements on a rental property while it’s rented?I was thinking about adding a garage, while I know it has an ROI from the increased value of the property - is it wise to do that...
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Hey all,
For those of you that are actively buying or have purchased a "Mom and pop" Inn or motel - what metrics matter the most to you? How does your underwriting look?
I'm an active multi-family buyer/invest...
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Brick construction, 20 units , Built in 1970, Location NC, Area characterized as Class C. I drove through the area, there are new constructions happening on that street and the streets nearby. Property is master meter...
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I built a house this year that is now a rental property. I have all the cost and paperwork to back them up. This sounds like a perfect situation for using cost segregation depreciation. I am looking for a breakdown of...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $155,000
Cash invested: $215,000
Sale price: $417,500
This single family home project was a personal flip proje...
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I'm pretty new around here, so I'm not 100% sure this is the right forum, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong :)
So I'm new to this and working on my first Lease. I've read tons of example leases from actual...
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I own a 5 unit in a very bad neighborhood, but its generally a solid money maker. I would like to install surveillance cameras around the perimeter since they are cheap now and could provide additional security. In ...
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Similar to what Al was explaining in ep 8 of the BP podcast, I'm also trying to think of ways to reduce expenses or increase income avenues with multi family properties. Although I do not own property yet, I'd like to...
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Has anyone dealt with a large tree stump, over 4 ft diameter, in the front yard?Would you remove it, or try to incorporate it into the landscape? Would the stump add or decrease the property value? The Stump is locate...