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For Realtors/Agents who are investing: If you make an offer on a home from the MLS, do you always represent yourself (write the contract, submit it, keep the commission, etc.) or do you enlist the selling agent as yo...
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In the property management industry managing single family and multi family homes, we have classifications for Landlords that is never put on paper and probably never talked about. This has probably never been publish...
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A new tenant had a small water leak in her apartment due to a clogged drain. I cleaned up the water, which did not damage her belongings since it was minor. I had to shut the water off to the apartment since, at the t...
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Hello, I have heard so many stories about wholesaling to start off and it sounds great but I never hear about the situation when you don't have a buyer and are stuck buying a property that you don't necessarily want....
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Know Thy Cap Rate: The illusive obvious.For some reason cap rates seem to be the most misunderstood term (ratio actually) in all of real estate. I often get asked by new investors what a cap rate is and what does it...
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Need help on evaluating 8 unit complex in fort worth,tx. All units leased at $500 a month, which owner says low rents and will raise.Building was built in 1970 and doesn't look like any improvements have never been do...
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I am interested in ideas for improving the curb appeal of this property. Does anyone have any suggestions? I think I need to replace the siding with vinyl but haven't made any other decisions yet. Thanks.
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Hello everyone, I was wondering if HML "Require" that the 15-20% be "your" funds or if it can be from your partner, if in a partnership, or if it can be from family or a PML. Just asking if the funds strictly have to ...
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What consumables do you provide your guests in your short-term rentals? Obviously, TP and hand soap are a must. Shampoo and Conditioner seem to be pretty common. I've seen some that provide coffee. What else do you pr...
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Hey everyone, I've been in an analysis paralysis for over a year, but I'm finally ready to make my first investment. The first of two questions I have is how does my investment strategy sounds to more experienced inve...