Tyler Brown
Deducting the value of reduced rent for handyman
I have a two family house, with one unit given a discounted rent that's about $300 month below market rate. In exchange, the guy in this unit acts a caretaker and general handyman for the property, and does tasks lik...
Erik Bringleson
software to track a promissory note and existing mortgage with a subject to purchase
Hi,I recently purchased a single-family home using subject to financing. I took over the existing mortgage and am paying the seller monthly for their equity. I know I could throw together a google spreadsheet to track...
James Martin
Marketing Tip
I know their are many Investor-Real Estate Agents on this site. I want to share a cost effective way I get more leads. My wife focus on selling foreclosures & management while I focus on renovation & maintenan...
Tom V.
Submetering water without splicing pipes?
A while ago on the podcast (can't remember which episode) I remember one of the guests talking about how they were able to sub meter the water for a multi unit building by using some type of device that can read the w...
Sandy Uhlmann
Do I need a 1-800 number if I plan to work out my own notes?
I recently purchased some non-performing notes. I was wondering if a 1-800 number was an absolute requirement or if I can just have a dedicated phone number for borrower contact? Of course, I recognize that the 1-80...
Ed Ju
Repairs done prior to "In Service" date of rental home
Hi, I am looking for help on the following situation, appreciate any suggestionsLast year 2022 was the first time we rented our home, we moved out on 06/02/2022 and gave it to a property manager. The Property manager ...
Spencer Perron
Cost segregation study in Minnesota (MN)
Hi all - I'm looking to do a cost segregation study on a 4-plex and maybe duplex that I own in St. Paul, MN in the next month or two. Does anyone have any leads on professionals or services in the St. Paul area to h...
Michael Johnson
Flat Fee Broker for NoVA
Hi DC area investorsI have a house in Falls Church I've been renting out for almost 7 years. It's time to let it go as I'm concentrating more on hard money lending and apartments.I live in Austin, TX. We have a brok...
JC K.
Water Meter Brand/Model Recommendations for 30-Lot MHP?
Could some of you provide water meter brand and model recommendations? I am looking to sub-meter water in a MHP that has 30 lots. The meter connections would be located under the home so I would need a remote reader...
Michael L.
Servicing fees and actual returns
Hi all,Still trying to wrap my head around the basics of note investing. It seems that to calculate actual returns, you need to of course factor in your acquisition costs, but also the servicing costs. FCI charges $1...