Joseph Barbaretta
How much to give a GC upfront?
I've got a property that requires a pretty major rehab (asbestos siding, and needs new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls ....). I have a general contractor that I think will do a good job. I wanted to do the work as...
Russell R Massey
Tax Lien Sale Courthouse Steps - Really weird - Why did this happen????
Atlanta.Referencing a small corner property, 45'x20', zoned Residential. Planning says nothing can be built there (well it could but it is VERY VERY VERY unlikely it would be approved per zoning). Long established res...
Thomas Garza
Should Our Businesses Have Political Ideals
Over the past year there have been a lot of political hot button topics making their way to the public eye. Some of the issues that have blanketed our news coverage include racism, gay rights, gun rights, and religiou...
Loc R.
The secret is OUT!
I've kept this to myself for a while, simply because I didn't want too many competitors in my area. Well, now it seems like the word is out, so I'm going to share this with BP nation so that you guys in other parts o...
Cole Black
Realtor told me to find a "junior realtor" should I?
I was continuing my search for a realtor today, I began talking to one who began to ask me questions. The Realtor asked me who will represent me and who will make the offer for you. I told him that I would like him to...
Marvin Meng
How do you collect rent?
Actually, the title says it all. Right now I'm using a PO box that everybody mails their rent to. But late rent is getting blamed on the Post Office (which is possible). It seems like the 2020 there should be better o...
Elisha Keller
Newbie Question #4: Number one Mistake
As I've been on BP I've been reading as much as possible--even the ones that sounded scary. I want to learn the worst things about being a landlord as well as the positives. The question for the day:
What was...
Karin Crompton
Stat Geek type of question: What's a good list-to-sales price %?
Out of curiosity, I decided tonight to search the "stats" of a local Realtor b/c I wondered how her list price stacks up against the final sales price. By way of a brief background, another investor has brought m...
Curt Smith
which loan servicer, no longer like TrustFCI.com
I do a few owner financed sales a year to owner occupants dodd frank compliantly which means re servicing requirements under DF, if you escrow taxes and insurance DF requires you to use a loan servicer. My view is yo...
Byran Parson
How many can you manage by yourself?
Every person will be different, but how many properties have you found to be manageable to manage by yourself? At what point did it become too much along with your full-time job?I'm planning to buy 10 rentals over th...