J.Michael Edwards-Toepel
401k, cash, & strategy for beginning to build a rental portfolio
Hey folks!I had some trouble figuring out where this fits, as it's more of a strategic decision I'm hoping to get some other perspectives about. I'm going to just kind of bare all of the thoughts that have been slowly...
AJ Vanderhorst
Any luck with Furnished Finder for extended (corporate) stays?
Has anyone had luck using Furnished Finder to book extended stays (over 30 days)? I'm transitioning several STR properties to month-to-month in a desirable downtown Kansas City, MO location. I decided to give Furnishe...
Matt Higgins
What part of Minneapolis & St Paul are best for investing
Hey BP, I’ve been tasked with building a portfolio from scratch for a couple guys. When I built my portfolio I started in the suburbs and moved to some out state markets that have become my niche. The prices in the...
Derek Persuit
Many Retail Stores Closing! What Happens Next?
We're beginning to hear from all over that retail stores are closing and at a very high rate. Amazon and online shopping alike has made it convenient and easy for us to do a one stop shop for things from groceries to ...
John Burtle
Building my first spec home!
Well, here goes nothing. This has been a LONG time coming.
I have wanted to get into flipping houses and building houses since I was a little kid. I helped an Invester from the age 14-19. He flipped houses, built ap...
Adam Dorn
Just wondering everybody's education/background?
I was just wondering what everybody's education or background is? seems that a large percentage of you folks have some type of formal "business" or finance education, or come directly from the world of Real Estate?
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Mike Makkar
Tenant hit a snafu, moving to weekly rent payment plan. Opinions?
I'm trying something different with one of my tenants. He's been low-maintenance but has fallen behind on his December and January rent due to some personal issues. He got his December rent current (albeit 40 days) an...
Nghi Le
Failed Property Inspection
I just received notice from my realtor that my buyers from my first flip in Burien, Washington (SW Seattle area) pulled out of the contract because it failed inspection.Two reasons:- Roof needs to be completely remove...
Paul Winka
Property in service, and how to deduct repair costs now?
I just bought a house in my name that I intend to rent out. I paid $46K for it and closed on 14 Nov. It needs around $35K in repairs, and those repairs are ongoing now and should be finished by 25 Dec. I would like to...
Eric NA
Best use of marketing dollars
I need help deciding how to spend my marketing dollars. I've been sending letters to out of state owners. I'm going to begin marketing to absentee owners (that live in state) and already have half the work done for t...