Art Maydan
Where Does a Leasing Agent's Job End? Also Condos Make Sense Now
So I got my broker license just for MLS access and my brother-in-law asked me to manage a couple of his properties and lease out a condo. I figured, "Why not, it's experience I don't have and maybe I'll end up opening...
Moises Silva
Finding Tenants / Charging Right Amount For Rent
Hello Everyone ,
Recently I put an offer in on a home in Houston TX , 4 units. After a bit of negotiation it was accepted and we are going through the process of closing soon. All the units have been recently renova...
Cynthia Lucas
Highlight/flag EXISTING survey stakes or NEW survey?
Hey BPers! Anyone have advice for finding a new surveyor who will flag a former surveyors property stakes? We are building a privacy fence and want to ensure we are within our property boundaries. Neither of the ne...
Wes W.
Flipping an old house, worth it?
Hi all,I own my parents house, which is 850 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath on 2 city lots in Springfield, MO. Right now, I am trying to decide what to do with it. Context:It is located in Springfield, in an area with high(e...
Henry Lazerow
Deal Diary: House Hack 4 unit Edgewater/Rogers Park
Just closed this personal acquisition and happy to share the deal progress on here as I rehab the units, etc. I bought it off the MLS for $425,000 with a $12,500 closing credit = $412,500 net using the 5% down Home Po...
Danielle DeCormis
Section 8 vs. Standard Lease - Pros and Cons
Seeking advice on best approach...Just purchased a property in the greater Pittsburgh area. It's in a C+ area that's on the rise, but it's located on the crappiest street. I ran quick numbers (see below) and it wou...
Donald Hendricks
Bathroom Vanity $$$... WTF!?
Of all the problems that I could be having on the rehab of a house for a buy & hold, I find myself stewing over the cost of a bathroom vanity. Not only the price, but the stupid games that are played, e.g. Base c...
Jake Jaenicke
Local Material Supplier Request!
Hello BP Community!My girlfriend and I are in escrow on our first property! It is a SFR with a 700 SF guest house and a detached two-car garage. The guest house needs new flooring, entire kitchen, and a fresh coat of ...
Joseph Lee
Low-Cost Kitchen Cabinets
Does anyone have any recommendations for low-cost kitchen cabinets in the Minneapolis/St.Paul/Twin Cities area? Any good imported RTA options that you've had experience with? On the value proposition scale, we'd like ...
Will Zena
Cash Call Mortgage Experiences
I have been hearing alot of commercials on the radio for Cash Call Mortgage. Saying they don't concern themselves so much with FICO scores or tax returns. They also accept low down payments for investment properties....