hello, trying to break into my 1st property. inventory scarce and expensive in NJ where I live. looking at some new construction in developments surrounding Philly. just don't have experience or time to rehab even...
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Hi All,
As stated above, I am buying a 2 unit house from a seller who is a contractor. He renovated the 1st floor beautifully. I will be living in the second, and he agreed to sand and stain the 2nd floor hardwood in...
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I am having a contractor paint the common areas and install new flooring and lighting in my apartment buildings. The contractor was recommended by a another local investor and it's our first time working together. Aft...
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From Vancouver WA area but now am in military Looking to buy a rental but prices are so high everywhere any suggestions would be appreciated. Portland camas washougal
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I have a townhouse under contract in cumming ga Forsyth county. Currently I am advertising in Zillow but I am not receiving good Tennant applications. Other than Zillow what are other websites or best way to market th...
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Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Fairmont.
Purchase price: $98,500
Cash invested: $35,000
Property had a significant amount of deferred maintenance, but str...
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Hi all,A friend of mine is having issues with their property management company in the south side area of Chicago and I offered to ask the forums here for advice. He currently only pays 6% which is pretty low, but he ...
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Probate investors, sending out monthly letters are killing my marketing funds. I know there is some debate on using letters vs postcards.
I wanted to see what you think about using postcards over letters?
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I am currently house hacking my single family home in the Midlothian, VA market. I have been doing this for almost a year now and am eager to get my second deal. Due to the increased prices of single family homes in m...
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I see everyone talking about A,B,C,D grade apartments. What criteria do you use to give the property a grade? I'd assume it would be location, old/new aspects of building, who would be renting it, but are there are ha...