Saeed J.
Looking for a less volatile market for my first investment property
Hi all,I'm planning to buy my first long term rental, a single family resident in the next 3-6 months. I'm in the Bay Area houses here are very expensive for me to start with. I have relatives in Houston, TX and did t...
Cal C.
I'm 'not a serious buyer,' according to a realtor/broker!
I made a $60K offer on a property listed for $78K. The listing broker refused to send the contract to the seller. When I had my agent insist that the offer be forwarded the listing broker forwarded but only after ...
Travis Elliott
Help me spend $600,000. Looking to buy multiple units and I need a good strategy
Hi guys.A little about myself. Some years back I sold a business. I got a lump sum of cash down and then I carried the contract for the remaining portion. More on that soon. I retired young and moved to Asia. I now ha...
Josh Johnson
Cost-Saving/Value-Adding Design Tips from an Architect
Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...
Uneeq Khan
Getting quotes on rehab
Newbie here. Any tips on getting quotes from contractors on rehab? I've sent out photos and scope of work to contractors to get quotes but I get no response back once I send it. I don't have the option of taking every...
Adhirai M.
Self managing STRs from long distance
Hello all, I am looking to invest in STRs out of state (from West Coast to East Coast). My biggest concern / worry is how to self-manage the property, considering that I am brand new and I have no experience in any so...
Jennifer M.
Anyone use Evolve Vacation Management Co.?
We have a farm in the NC mountains with 4 vacation rental cabins. Our local rental management company take 25% and we pay for all listings on VRBO/Homeaway/TripAdvisor/Flipkey, photos, videos, etc. They only take 10% ...