DG A.
Growing a RE portfolio without displacing low(er) income folks?
Hi Folks, I'm wondering if anyone else out there has pondered this. In Oakland, if an owner moves into a property, and that property is 3 units or fewer, then after 2 years of the owner living in one of the units, the...
Jay Oliver
How Far off in my Thinking am I? :)
What an interesting, informative and exciting site! I have been lurking and learning here for weeks now. Thank you to all of you who share your expertise, experience and wisdom.
I have been actively looking for my ...
Christina R.
When the parents may want to move in with you . . .
I apologize if this topic has been addressed before .
Would love suggestions on this topic - my parents are getting to that age where their house (mortgage free) is getting to be too much for them. I'm their only ch...
Brandon S.
No Cash Flow Properties in my Market (CA - OC/LA)
Hi all,
I just met with my RE agent and surprise, surprise, based on the pre-approval that I got from our broker, I could not find any properties that I could positive cash flow with unless I put more than 20...
Mary Paras
Cleveland Criminal Complaint for High Grass and Weeds
Hi, I got a "criminal complaint" (misdemeanor) from Cleveland Municipal court because my property in Cleveland has "High Grass and Weeds".I pleaded Not Guilty because the PM confirms it is the tenant's responsibility,...
Mark S.
Missing Garage Doors?
I am about to close on a turnkey property in Memphis, TN. One thing I just noticed is that there are no garage doors in what was previously a two-car garage before they did the rehab. It basically looks like a cover...
Rich Weese
I thought foreclosure problem was over!! Maybe not
http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_14649910?source=rss
I realize this article is from a Utah paper and has a Utah slant, BUT read through the article. Actual # of homes in foreclosure jeopardy is expected to go from 2...
Vikram C.
Project Manager Compensation?
Guys, my business has grown to a point where I need some help. One of the positions that I want to fill is that of a project manager, who will, in fact, be a bit more than a typical project manager. How much do you ...
Benjamin Summers
An Introduction to Option Strategies in Real Estate
One of most prolific and powerful tools of “creative” finance in real estate is the lease-option, but this tool represents only the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most powerful breed of derivatives...
Kimberly T.
Can you charge a different application fee for a married couple versus 2 individuals?
I'm researching PMs in other markets we're considering buying in, and have seen some PM sites with info for prospective tenants. When I look at their apps, I have seen some with the following type of set up:
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