Michelle Franco
Buying a multifamily already occupied????
Hello All! I have been curious about what to do if I find a deal that already has tenants. What if I can't view the units or screen my own tenants? Would you still buy the place? How would anyone handle this situation...
Faiz Kanash
Recommendations for general contractors in Cook County?(IL)
Hey guys,Anyone happen to have any good general contractors or developers they're able to recommend for work on a duplex in cook county or dupage county? Trying to get an idea on who I could work with, as well as ask ...
Brandon Hunsaker
Finding GCs at Home Depot
Hi there, In regards to J Scott's recommendation to go to Home Depot at 6am to find a good GC, I'm curious who's done this and what approach you made? And how did you identify who's a contractor? I'm totally willing t...
Jason Bentley
New course aired on Get Real REI podcast
The course is called the "Perfect Storm" by John Burley, a (claimed) investor of 28 years who's done work with Trump and Kiyosaki. If you've invested in the course and have gone through at least part or all of it cou...
Chris Pounds
Achieving "Real Estate Professional" Tax Status
First post, all. Thank you for reading.
I am considering jumping in on the landlord/rental investment train. I want to maximize my returns and try and achieve REP status on my tax return, therefore allowing depreci...
Ray Jhala
Retaining wall failure - Looking for creative solutions!
Hello Everyone!I've got a failing retaining wall and I'm looking for some suggestions on what I can do the remedy it! In its current state its a bit of a liability and safety hazard for tenants however I am wondering ...
Manmath D.
Financing/debt service resources
I’m just at the beginning and was wondering if anyone would be able to point me in the right direction to resource material that goes in depth on Apartment financing. Material that highlights everything you need to kn...
Bret Burkett
How do I structure this partnership?
Hey BP! I have been trolling this site for a little while now, learning and saving money. I now have an opportunity to start doing some deals with a partner. We are looking to do a few flips at least in the beginning ...
Heather Shannon
General Contractors: Hire one or be my own?
I am planning to buy a fixer upper and make it a B & B. I'm torn about using a general contractor vs. doing the general contracting myself.CONs of Hiring a General Contractor:1. They are reputed to suck big time ...
Michael B.
What can and can't I say about private money
As I build out my new site and write copy for blogs and video descriptions I keep thinking... How can I let potential private lenders know what I'm up to and how great lending with us can be; legally. I Know it varies...