Xin Peng
More accurate rental estimation
As title suggested, there are estimations from BP calculator as well as other websites (Rentometer, Zillow etc.), but IRL multiple factors could impact rentals (location, appliance, interior/exterior design etc.). How...
Jon Q.
Sales of Existing Homes Fell Last Month (Start of Hypersupply)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-existing-home-sales-fell-sharply-in-july-1472047382Sales of existing homes fell in July. Many markets nationally likely peaked in early 2016. I think in most markets we're now seeing ...
Chris Clothier
The Power of Social Media
Do not ever under estimate the power of Social Media and how beneficial it can be when you have something to say. Between my younger brother and I we have over 90,000 followers on Twitter and most who interact with u...
Nat C.
Did my bathroom really need to be demolished?
I have an unusual situation.
I have a unit which needs remodeling however the bathroom was the only part which had be redone and was in good shape. The tiles were a beige and I wanted a black theme. I paid a tiler to ...
Pamela Morrison
Property Manager vs. Self Managed for first rental property
We are currently shopping for our first rental property. How do I successfully find tenants? We live over an hour away from the area in which we are buying. So I am leaning toward finding a manager. The time and e...
Sagar Naik
BUYING IN CENTRAL/NORTH JERSEY
I am looking to buy my first property. I am looking in the central/north jersey area that is still commuter friendly to NYC. I am looking to use the property as a rental in a few years (3-5) afterwards. I am debati...
Jenn A.
Questionable Appraisal - what to do?
Is there anything you can do when you disagree with the appraised value? The area has been in an upward economy for several years now, yet the appraiser is valuing the house LESS than the county assessed value. He is ...
Jon Elson
Credit Card in Real Estate - good or bad?
What would happen to my credit score in the end if I were to use an interest free credit card to finance a flip, flipped the house, and paid back the card?I understand that my score would initially go down b/c I am us...
Corey Mohar
Is A/C a reasonable investment?
TL;DR - is a/c alternatives to window units a strong selling point to potential tenants?So in March I purchased my first property. I have a lot of student loans so I decided to house hack in a single family home in an...
Jen H.
Sand Wallpaper down?
Is it possible to sand down textured wallpaper (that has been painted over) to a smooth finish, skim coat and then prime and paint?