Account Closed
What I've learned investing in Cleveland market for a few years.
I see Cleveland come up a lot for investors out of state. It makes sense when you see the prices are relatively low and rents are relatively strong for those prices. I invest there because I live in Ohio and grew up...
Ben Kirchner
Analyzing propoerties to live in, then rent out for cashflow.
I wanted to get some advice/opinions from with some experienced minds here.I plan on purchasing a new home as a primary residence this year. The idea would be to then move into a new primary residence, and rent out o...
David B.
Contractor suddenly over budget by 40%
Hi everyone I’m in the middle of my first flip. I locked up a single family home (roughly 2600 sq feet) with 5 beds and 3 baths for $454,000.The ARV for the area tells us we can probably sell the house for 685-700k on...
Mitchlyn D.
Duplex under contact but pitbulls next door. Should I be worried
So I have a duplex under contract
- In a C - area, - All Brick exterior, - Cpvc updated, - Electrical looks good, -Both AC are 8 years of age, - Roof looks good, - Tile floors, - Rent should be around $1200 gross mon...
Timothy W.
Prepping for Cap and Trade effects
Alright,
As wrong as it is, it's a reality. No use pissing and moaning - we're going to have to deal with it. What exactly does it mean for us and what exactly are we going to have to do? I've m...
Melonie Dickson
Agent wants to waive inspection contingency. Yay or Nay?
Hi bp. Putting an offer in on a property that may be getting multiple offers. My agent wants to waive inspection contingency. This is my first time buying a property and going through these Steps. Is this common? Is t...
Mark Negley
The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner summary
Ch. 1 Why I Love Rental Properties
Ability to use the leverage
Ability to hustle for greater returns
Ability to manage my investment directly
People always need a place to live
Its worked ...
Greg D.
Buyer Looking to Back Out
I'm a first time home buyer (in NJ), and shortly after attorney's review I had buyer's remorse. I made a poor decision and rushed to put in an offer due to pressure from my agent. I met with a bank's mortgage speciali...
Jimmy S.
Water Leak and tenant is complaining about mold and moved out
I had a leak several months ago, the window cap blew off and I repaired and fixed it. Now I get a called about 1 week ago and there is a massive leak from somewhere. Either from the other window, or from the tenants...
Account Closed
How to have "The Talk" with inherited tenants
I purchased a fixer duplex with tenants who pay $695/mo ea. Market is $1300/mo. in that Portland neighborhood. Their rent hasn't been raised since they moved in in 2012, and the units are in varying states of disrepa...