Noah Wieder
New Member in Southern California
Hey folks,New member here. My real estate story: I've owned a few homes for myself and then purchased a Condo in a nice area of La Jolla when I got engaged and lived there for 5 years. Then moved my family north and ...
Sylvia Schumacher
Bathroom remodel on my first RE investment - recommendations?
Hello!
I am closing on my first RE property in a week and it's a 3-1 SF in a B- to C-grade Cleveland area. Trying to rehab the house and then planning to rent it out.
I was hoping to get some inspiration from the B...
Samantha Klein
Things to do to cut down on major repairs
Hey I was just wondering what everybody does when first buying a property or when they are doing a rehab, what are some things you replace or do to cut some on repairs or maintenance? For example, I always replace rub...
Gary Smith
Lowering the sales price in a good market?
My partners and I built a spec home(our 1st deal) and it had two appraisals at $700k.
After 3.5 months, no one had shown interest in the property. We dropped it from 720k to 650k
And now after 4.5 months, our RE bro...
Josue Vargas
Silly question, which book (as a gift) for new tenant to read?
Hello BP!I will be in the process of renting my new property (Class A/B SFR) next month. What things do you give as a gift and Welcoming package for new tenants (if any)?I was thinking to buy a nice book with tips for...
Adam F.
Request for Second Showing
I just showed my vacant unit to a couple yesterday, who later emailed me and said they were seriously interested and wanted an application.
I sent the application yesterday, and just now he asked if they could see th...
Sid Franklin
Moving out: Illinois has country’s worst outbound rate in 2016
The IPI is a bit of a right wing rag but this story should be a wake up call for ALL Illinois real estate investors and homeowners.https://www.illinoispolicy.org/moving-out-illinois..."Another troubling sign is the in...
Keith Behney
What am I doing wrong in Harrisburg?
Hello, we purchased a 4 unit in Harrisburg PA, renovated a unit and are trying to rent it but have not had much interest. Can someone check out our listing and give us some critique?https://www.trulia.com/rental/40250...
Michael Showalter
Suggestions for Landlord-tenant walk through prior to signing lease.
We're in DC renting a 100 year old row house. Everything works but it has plenty of quirks and flaws in the plaster and trim and flooring. We were going to bring a camera and let the tenant take pics of whatever she...
David L.
Do you take photos for move in and move out?
Do you guys take photos and document the condition of your rentals when a tenant moves in and also moves out? If so, why or why not?
Do you allow the tenants to see those photos if they ask or dispute a charge when ...