Tim Emery
Most Important Factors in starting out?
Have you heard the discussions bashing coaching and mentoring for Real Estate Investors? Yes, there are some bad apples (gurus) out there, and you should not have to mortgage your house to get into their programs, but...
Paul Veronis
How to effectively manage a virtual assistant?
Hi Everyone,I have hired a VA to do cold calling for me. I was wondering what some good strategies would be too effectively manage and train my VA? What type of KPIs should I set for him? How many times should I set u...
Todd M.
Property Manager recommendations in Minneapolis
Hi,Any recommendations for property managers in Minneapolis? I need to find one for my duplex and four-plex. I prefer to pay a percentage of rent vs. per door fee. Ideally, the company could take of lawn and snow r...
Linda Roberts
My tenant ignored rent increase, what to do next?
Hi, I am a new landlord in Massachusetts. We purchased a multifamily a year ago with one apartment occupied. This family doesn't cooperate with us. They are tenants at will and we don't have any written agreement. Th...
Juan Ayala
Hard Money Lenders
I’m looking for advice on using a Hard Money lender. I understand the underwriting process is a bit different from bank financing where they prefer you have a property under-contract to move forward with qualifying. M...
Josh Johnson
Cost-Saving/Value-Adding Design Tips from an Architect
Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...
Hernan Guelman
Sindicator vs DYI
I have 2 main paths I am evaluating:1/ Buying into a company that does property pool. Where they have multiple projects (houses) they buy to rent or buy to fix and flip. That is a 5 years more or less engagement.2/ Bu...
Alex Dutton
Property Manager vs Investor--- An inherent conflict of interest?
I have a property management fee structure question for the forum.I have several properties in Louisiana and I live in Georgia. I am under a typical property management agreement with an individual who has been fantas...
Monica Boyles
Advice for buying STR out of state?
Hi there - I'm considering buying a STR out of state (I live in the SF Bay Area, so costs are pretty outrageous here). I'd love any advice on identifying and vetting properties from afar. I'm also curious if anyone ha...
Juan Aguirre
Seller Financed Office Building
I am currently in contract on this office building. It was arranged on a 5 year interest only, seller financed, with a balloon payment at the end of the 5 years. This is my first office building, and I see tremendous ...