Carmen Graves
grading issues with new contraction next door
Dear BP,New construction is happening right next to our property. We just learned that they plan to build their sidewalk at least 12 inches higher than ours. The new house itself is a lot higher than ours. We do have ...
Jason Clifford
Newbie in the Dallas, TX area
My name is Jason Clifford and we actually live just north of Dallas in Allen, TX. I've read books, ebooks, and listened to audio books/podcasts on real estate investing. Though I can't force my wife to do the same sh...
John Matthew Johnston
Would You Do This Deal? Napkin Math
Deal5 plex- Four 2-1 and One 1-1Current rents 4650Possible to raise to 4800-5000Asking price 475,000, offer of 450,000 accepted. Place is in excellent condition and well maintained and fully rented. New roofAll new ba...
Janis A.
New Owner, but old lease?
Hello,I've just purchased a duplex and signed all the closing documents today. I did an estoppel and the tenant has a lease with the old owner that ends April 2019. I'm assumed--and maybe I'm an idiot for doing so--...
Ryan Taylor
Hot upstairs
I realize that heat rises. But I'm wondering is there something I can do to make it cooler in upstairs home?
Eugene Asare
Home run deal. Need help!
Hello everyone,Last weekend by sheer luck an amazing deal fell into my arms. My very close friend informed me that his mom (recently divorced) is looking to sell her home in Columbus, Ohio and relocate. The house is 2...
Kay March
New tenants sign lease, then their house fails to sell.
A couple who was selling their house applied for my rental. They were sure that their house would close on a certain date post lease-signing, and upon my urging (twice) they confirmed with their real estate agent that...
Christian Malesic
Veto of Mortgage Relief Bill
HOT OFF THE PRESS: President Bush says he will not allow the Democrat bill to become law, as reported by the New York Times. I am glad. Your thoughts?
See link here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/27/business/27h...
Alberto Cordova
Helping a Relative.
Hello everyone, I might have a potential first deal!! Its actually a relative of mine and she is interested in selling her property since she is thinking in downgrading her home. At the moment she has a mortgage on th...
Bienes Raices
LLC, lawsuit, and equity in property
This post is a follow up to a statement made on another LLC thread...it was stated that you should worry more about the amount of equity you have in one LLC's properties, rather than about how many properties you own ...