Chris Luksha
Looking for feedback on a potential first buy and hold duplex
There is a duplex just up the road from me for sale from the NH Housing Finance Authority. It needs approx $40k in repairs - mostly external - and there are bids on it in the 50s and 60s. I can potentially get a comme...
Costin I.
Challenge to all Austin TX investors
I see a lot of discussions about investing in Austin, TX MSA, in a very hot market - currently with most properties selling 20%-25%+ over asking with nearly all contingencies waived, waiving inspections, cash or with ...
Evan Kummer
First Deal
Hello,I am currently in the midst of the first real estate deal. I have a property that the current assessed value is 168,000, and they are asking 144,000. I want to wholesale this deal by offering 135k and assigning ...
Gabriel Krut
What percentage of equity is my work worth?
Hello all! Background: I am a 20 year old Junior in college (Go Irish!) who wants to get started with REI through rental properties. Thanks to BP's podcast, forums, articles, etc. I have narrowed down a market and es...
Steven Gesis
#1 Most Costly Tenant Turnover Cost for Owners/Landlords
So, I have been evaluating and conducting research on most costly turnover expenses, I have a few that have made my top (5) list. I am curios to hear from other BP Members, what there most costly expenses are for tena...
Craig Coulson
House inspection checklist
I've looked on BP for a checklist of things to look at when I'm looking at a house. I haven't been able to find one so I've created my own. I'd like feedback on it (including where to find a better list). I can't f...
John Cho
Question about 1031 intermediaries
What is the difference between different intermediaries or how would you evaluate them assuming basic conditions are met (timely communication, can complete transaction within IRS deadlines and not a crook). Im tryin...
Thomas Handy
...It's December 1st, what did you do last month?
This year has flown by and it's December 1 already.
Last month I was able to find a renter for my Arizona property. The market changed and I learned a few things.
- External factors could affect the rental mark...
Peter Nelson
Need help selecting camera and/or camcorder for real estate
We are a Seattle-based property management company. We need to purchase a good camera and camcorder for taking real estate pictures and videos for both marketing as well as inspection purposes..
What are the...
Gordon Michael Porter
Vacation Rental Drawbacks
I’m really interested in buying properties for the sole purpose of listing on AirBnB. The area I’m in is busting at the seams with vacationers and it looks like AirBnB is the best way to go. What are the drawbacks I a...