Eli Arkush
Appraisal cost for investment properties in Florida
Hey fellow REItors!I'm purchasing and financing an investment property (single family home) in Florida (Polk County) and my lender shows $740 as appraisal fee. I know that for my home (primary residence) in Florida (B...
Chuck Masters
Orlando / Disney Vacation Rental management rates
Looked at a vacation rental home today off 192 near Clermont. House priced to sell but the current management company is charging a 15% fee along with a $265 monthly fee for pool and pest control. This works out to be...
Mal K.
Potential tenant Section 8 from a different county
I have a potential tenant from another county currently receiving section 8. What are the procedures when someone moves? She wants to move in December 1st, but she didn’t give 30 days notice to her current landlord . ...
Matthew Elkin
Can an FHA loan buy cash flow?
Hi,I’m a new BP pro member and I’ve been putting in my reps on the rental property calculator. My problem is I’m trying to get out of my apartment with rent skyrocketing and I just don’t have any money for a big down ...
Chris Friberg
FHA/VA/USDA Loans
My fiancé and I recently purchased a Tri-Plex in my name only with an FHA loan. Our goal is to purchase our next property with my VA, then a property with an FHA in her name. A couple questions:1. Will banks conti...
Andriy Boychuk
Do mobile home park owners need to hire Property Management Companies?
I was driving for dollars last week. Approximately 50 parks were visited during my trip. 10 of the parks were managed by property management companies. All those 10 parks were 50% or less occupied. All those 10 parks ...
Jason Krac
How to determine A/B/C/ D property type
I own several properties in Columbus, Ohio. Mostly in OSU campus area. Business is good but new/good properties are hard to come by. Therefore , I'm looking to expand.
How is the categorization of properties done? A/...
Account Closed
The Real Risk you Might be Missing
A common question I see on the forums relates to where we are in the real estate cycle and whether or not now is a good time to invest. You should absolutely keep looking to buy, but do it eyes wide open with a full u...
Aaron Cullen
Can I give Comps to an appraiser?
I recently had an appraiser cancel my appraisal with the bank claiming "undue influence." And that I "demanded they be considered."Now I know the "demanded they be considered" statement is false (because I didn't) so ...
Anthony Caraballo
Can I Start Investing In Real Estate? - Tips for a Newbie
I am a Junior in college and my ultimate goal is to be financially independent. Ideally, I would like to have Rental Property Cash Flow cover my living expenses. I am 20 years old and a Junior in college, I have read ...