Stephanie Bell
Tips for first time landlord in Buffalo
Hello, I'm closing on my first investment property in about a month. It's located in Buffalo in the Five Points area. I live out of state (out of country, actually), and have never lived/rented/landlorded in the US. I...
Bryant Mortimer
What are High Net Worth Individuals And Why They Continue to Buy
According to Forbes, the U.S. has the most High Net Worth Individuals in the world. A High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) is generally accepted as person who has $1,000,000 or more in liquid assets. A liquid asset is mon...
Ted Klein
Tenant Requested Improvements
I have an elderly tenant that has requested to have a walk in 4 piece shower kit installed and is willing to pay for the improvements. The unit has just had a remodel and is in new condition so it is just a matter of ...
Melissa Melia
Seattle's RRIO - First Inspection!
March 31st was the deadline for registering 5-9 unit buildings throughout the city of Seattle for the Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance (RRIO). After registering, properties are inspected every 10-ish ye...
Bob Malecki
Non borrower occupied not to borrower occupied?
I'm working with a seller of a note who is selling a note on a SFR in N. Carolina. He sold the home and carried paper to an investor who bought it for a rental. We are looking to buy the note but the seller just infor...
Rhyna Orillaneda
Accessory dwelling unit in San Jose, CA
Anybody currently building or planning to build ADUs in San Jose, CA? Do you know any architects and contractors. Will appreciate all your response. Thanks in advance.
Jordan Archer
What's the market standard for calculating the cap rate?
What is the market standard for determining a property's Cap rate and NOI? Do you get a professional appraiser or is it just as off the cuff as it appears to be on Loopnet?Are their certain expense items you can leave...
Garrett Stembridge
Low Income Multi-Tenant
I currently have one SFH rental, which I’ve had for several years now, but looking at a 5-plex. It’s not section 8 housing but it’s a lower income housing complex. Any general advice/tips on ways on how to improve ...
Evan Smith
New Build Expense Calculations
When analyzing a new build/“build to rent” property as a rental, what percentages/amounts are others using for:-Maintenance/Repairs-Vacancy-CapexI’d assume it’s less than than existing homes, but by half or is it safe...
Pride Davis
Hypothetical PMI Question
In the How can a college student get started? discussion, the author asked "[w]hat would give the owner the security of knowing the transaction would be beneficial for both parties?" This got me to thinking. Can you g...