Jody Powell
Switching lenders during escrow
I asked this question in a different sub-forum and only had one reply, so I am asking here on the General Real Estate forum. I am looking for some perspective as to whether this is a bad move or not. I am a first time...
Therese V.
Closing on our second rental property
Within the next couple of weeks we will be closing on our second rental property! We're so excited to find that second one and have been patient enough for the price to have dropped over time to finally get it for wha...
Mitchell Atiles
Picking a location for STR, should I prioritize Daily Rate or Booking Rate
Hello Everyone,I'm looking at a number of locations for str. I've narrowed down a few areas, mainly Panama City and The Poconos. However, when doing the market research I come across the following, one location has lo...
Account Closed
Detroit - Landlord Insurance Agent Recommendation?
Hello,
I recently purchased a single family home in Detroit, Michigan, as an investment property. It would appear that nearly every agent that I've spoken with wants me to switch my auto insurance policy or home ins...
Bienes Raices
Choosing exterior paint color
The house I'm fixing is stucco and concrete block. The external paint color right now is purple and badly needs a new paint job. I'm having hard time choosing the new color for the outside. The other houses in the nei...
Curt Bixel
Bad tile work and deposit on next job.
The story I am going to post below contains quite a number of rookie mistakes, so feel free to point them out. If you can find over 5 rookie mistakes, you get the prize. Here it is:
I hired a property manager based...
Zachary Sharpell
Does bad street condition make it hard to attract tenants?
I had a recent walkthrough of a potential duplex investment in San Diego, and it definitely needs work. One of my concerns is the condition of the road leading up to the driveway of the duplex. The asphalt is non-exis...
Mike McKinzie
Canadian Health Care vs. US Health Care
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5h0QC7bditrEb3wYz_6_b-gsGGDxA
In an interview with The Canadian Press, Williams said he went to Miami to have a "minimally invasive" surgery for an ailment ...
Grand Wally
Break a lease?
I have a tenant who is posing a situation to me that makes it kind of easy to accept the idea of breaking a lease. Long story short...her son is a gang member and he is occupying the house sometimes...he is NOT on th...
Lev D.
Section 8 Property Manager in Birmingham, AL
New investor in Birmingham AL area - I'm closing on my first property, that I intend to turn into a Section 8 rental. As an out-of-state investor I'm looking for a qualified and reliable property manager. Look for rec...