Christine Krizenesky
Should I put a down payment down on a subcontractor?
We recently bought our first flip and began to get estimates. One of the subs needed is a chimney repairman/tech. He recently gave an estimate for $6500 and wants $2500 down and the balance upon completion. Is it usua...
Account Closed
Is it worth holding a real estate license as a developer?
hi folksi am currently trying to weigh the potential benefits of getting a real estate license for my california deals.I have $8 million of new homes to sell in one year and am understandably reluctant to the idea of ...
Rich Weese
I have $704 to give away. Any suggestions?
I just received my FIRST social security check! Only $704 because I didn't pay enuff taxes over the 42 years of filing returns.
Anyway, I took the retirement early and this is what I receive each month. Wifey and I d...
Account Closed
Houston Flood Damaged Homes - What will happen to them?
Hi Everyone,Due to the extent of the flooding disaster in Houston, there are going to be a lot of flooded homes. What is going to happen to them? There are going to be many distressed sellers. Many homeowners will wan...
John E Graham
Why would anyone get into this game again with new tenant rules?
I am retiring and moving to Florida, I sold all my rentals up here in New York, with all the new rules that let tenants skip payments and bar you from evections. Why would I go buy a new property just to have a tenant...
Erik Miller
Do short sales hurt your credit score?
I have heard different answers and was wondering what you guys had to say?
Thanks,
Erik
Monika V.
Increasing below market rate rents
Hi everyone! I have a family member who inherited a portfolio of houses in the bay area. They are all located in the southern peninsula within 1 neighborhood. This is great! The not great is that they are rented for a...
Thomas Tarry
Is this Realtor unethical?
I’m an Associate Broker in Syracuse, NY and this happened to me last week: I submitted and offer for a condominium on behalf of an LLC. The agent called me back and countered. My buyers accepted and we signed the d...
Jeff S.
Section 8 charge what they will pay?
Haven't done a sec 8 for many years and now have an applicant. I just lowered my asking rent. If it is below what sec 8 pays can I ask for the higher amount? After all it is worth more with all the hassles. Would p...
Oscar Montealegre
The Los Angeles Nightmare
I’m a real estate investor based out of Los Angeles. I have been doing it for ten lovely years. However, what I am about to say truly pierces my perpetual LA pride. You couldn’t pay me enough money to invest in Los An...