Brian Cassanego
Tough Decision whether to sell my one unit and buy more
Hello,Brand new here and would love anyone's input on this. I own a condo in San Francisco. Bought it in 2004 and it has appreciated quite a bit. I have a little over 1M in equity and I am currently renting it and ...
Anthony Porembski
Best methods to pay contractors??
I’ve heard most investors say they wouldn’t pay any money upfront but then most contractors I’ve heard say they wouldn’t start work without a deposit. How do you come to an agreement where both sides feel comfortable...
John Chapman
The problems with small multi-families (at least in DFW)
I keep getting asked why I've come to dislike small multi-families (2-4 units) in my area, and I wanted to make a list to see if maybe I'm missing something. I’m not saying small multi’s don’t make sense in othe...
Charlie Moore
How do you be a successful C-Class and WAR zone landlord?
Different markets surely require different practices...How do you manage your c class and urban properties?
Michael Evans
Pre-Construction Flips
I want to get some feedback on an investment strategy I used in 2003-2005 that I call the "pre-construction flip". It works like this:Identify high appreciating markets (greater than 12% annual)Identify home builders...
Scott Trench
Really THINK About What You are Saying if You Think Rates Are Coming Back Down
I continue to have arguments with close friends and colleagues about where rates are headed in the next year. And, while it's anyone's guess, I just continue to think that some investors are a little crazy/deluded to ...
Phillip Gainey
Chris Clothier - Memphis Invest
Has anyone ever bought a rental property in Memphis from this person?
He lists MANY properties for sale in the BP "properties" section at what appears to be highly INFLATED prices. Also makes what appears to be unli...
Zach Mitchell
First Rental - 4% Rule Quick Opinions Needed!!
I am looking for some quick opinions on the deal below. Can I really go wrong with this?? I have submitted the contract and just waiting on the seller to sign but we have already agreed verbally. I have been looking t...
Charles Norman
Note purchase questions
I need some help on how to find the right people at the bank and how to present a compelling offer to purchase a NPN. We have done the financial analysis, tracked the foreclosure and bankruptcy processes, spoken with...
Thomas Lo
Better Market for Out of State Investor: Phoenix or Indiana?
I am currently invested in a small MF in Phoenix in a great area, and am now looking at further investment opportunities in Phoenix in SFRs and 2-4 units. Having driven the market before buying, I know that there is ...