Michael Almand
Paying a contractor for a scope of work
I would like to become more familiar with estimating the cost of repairs and filling out a detailed scope of work. When I ask others at my local meet ups they just reply with "I've been doing it for a while" or "lots ...
Steve V
Is the appraisal system changing?
I was told that lenders will no longer be able to choose the appraiser or give the appraiser a copy of the sales contract prior to the appraisal. My understanding is that when a lender needs an appraisal they would r...
Patrick Howell
Advanced Exel Spreadsheets
Anyone aware of a spreadsheet/calculator that determines future cash flows based off acquiring X amount of properties per year that each have X operating parameters.
I'm trying to determine how my long term financial...
Aris Dizon
California Real Estate Salesperson Exam prep
Hello Everyone, I am new here on BP and very glad to be here. My Immediate goal is to pass my CA Real Estate Salesperson Exam and start working/training for a good Broker here in San Diego. And my my future goal is to...
Kimberly H.
Chase for small business checking?
I need a checking account for each LLC I have. Chase has practically no info online anymore. I currently have BMOHarris and am shocked that I can't see check images when I do mobile check deposits or teller deposi...
Syed Hussain
First Time Landlord Lease question (Montgomery County, MD)
We recently moved to a different state and are about to list our property as a rental. We flipped the entire property and it's practically a brand new home in a Class A neighborhood in Montgomery County, MD. We were g...
Tej Patel
Sending letters to renters that I am not renting to
When I am looking for renters and doing the application process, am I required to send letters to the applicants that I am not renting to with a reason. This is going to be my first time renting. I am not sure after t...
Oscar Martins
Signing a contract tomorrow on a Hud, being forced to use their T
First time purchasing a Hud home. Just spoke to listing agent. He stated that the Hud has a list Title companies that I must use, its mandatory. Is this true? On other Flips, my attorney uses his own Title company. I...
Michael K.
Chicago based Architect
Hi BP folks,Does anyone have recommendations for a local architect who 1) works with multifamily and 2) works with rehabs?I'm looking to do a gut rehab on a 2-3 unit property in the next 6-12 months and am in the proc...
Pankaj Sharma
Favorite book on RE?
I haven't been much for reading books on real estate although I've doing it for a while. I'm interesting in finding a great book for the holidays. What's your favorite book about commercial real estate, particularly...