Edita D.
eathquake insurance: expensive but necessary?
Question to all investors that have properties in earthquake-prone zones of US: it's REALLY expensive to get your property covered under earthquake insurance... But I am assuming its a necessity. Am I right?
Mitchell Klein
Nashville Contractor Nightmare
Hi All,A couple of friends and myself are just getting started in the Nashville REI community and are in the process of building a network of reliable contractors. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated! While as...
Steve G.
Cap rate expectations
Cap rates have compressed over time. Locally in the Chicago suburban market, a 6% cap rate is common and to be expected. With rising interest rates, I've heard push back that cap rates don't make sense and deals aren...
Alyssa K.
Live in flip flooring issue; tips, tricks, solutions?
My husband and I are currently in our 3rd live in flip. 6 bed, 3 bath, on 5 acres. We’ve FINALLY, after 3 years of remodeling on weekends, got the house & land completely done except flooring & baseboards for ...
Howard Yang
Advice on reviewing Phase 2 report
I'm assessing a commercial property (occupied by a major automotive service tenant) and the seller has completed a Phase1, Phase2, and a Phase2 supplemental report as part of the seller due diligence package. The fina...
Alex Maclagan
Whats your best method for removing wallpaper?
I just bought a rental property and in the kitchen they have two layers of wallpaper. I've tried using DIF and water and I've tried using downey and water. What method does everyone use to remove wallpaper in their ho...
Rich Weese
Are lenders really lending????
I have a 154 unit apt under contract in Dallas. I had an approval and LOI from Wash Fed through a broker at BMC Capital. Terms were ok. I was only asking for 65% loan and got approval at 6.25 %, for first 5 years and ...
Account Closed
Want opinions on a unique situation.
Hi, I have a unique situation that I feel I need opinions from people more seasoned in real estate & life than I. To get started I'm 23 my father passed away last year. His commercial real estate developer budd...
Anna Washburn
Agree or disagree....
Investors should be focusing on appreciation and not cash flow with rentals in this shifting market...
Stephen Masek
Cities with Apartment Deals
We have 14 rental houses worth a total of $2,000,000 owned outright and $200,000 in cash. We are considering selling all of them and buying or building an apartment building this year. Many have appreciated signific...