John S.
Has anyone had success purchasing directly through the listing agent? [story inside]
So quick story.. I recently found a duplex in my area (Long Island, NY) that was exactly what I was looking for for an investment property. It was in exceptional condition and needed very little upgrading, except for ...
Brian O'Neill
trying to use a agreement I like,agent says I can only use 4to1
I've been pushing pretty hard to get my first deal trying to wholesale. Most agents I talk to have been willing to do a dual agency I came across one that wouldn't so they gave me someone in there agency no big deal ....
Account Closed
Fannie Mae reports a record year for small multifamily mortgages
Fannie Mae announced a record year for its small mutlifamily program ( 5+ units). Freddie Mac had an equally succesful year.These programs are geared to experienced real estate owner/landlords. ( Single family experie...
Kristi Miller
Input on 20-plex Multifamily
Looking for input on financing structures for a 20-plex. All units are rented and I have P&L and detailed expense list, rent roll, etc.I'm experienced in 1-4 unit residential, but this would be my first larger mu...
Fernando Domingo
Insurance for California
Does anyone have a recommendation for an insurance company that will write a policy for a CA property?I'm buying a duplex to house hack, but I've contacted a few companies and all of them said that they are not writin...
Eric James
Value of high visibility location for residential RE agency
I'd like to get a sense of the value of having a high visibility office location for a residential RE Agency. I'm looking at a location with good visibility along a street with 30,000 vehicles per day. Half a block ...
Karen F.
Tenant asking me to fill out a "landlord verification" form
I have a new tenant who is turning out to be a total pain in the you know what. Adult couple and kids who began a lease only a month ago. The unit is very large, was just partially renovated and repainted before the...
Mike A.
Low cap rates on buildings. How to make it work?
I've been searching around the Yonkers/New Rochelle and Stamford/Greenwich area and the cap rates are incredibly low; almost not even there. I am seeing 1% - 3% cap rates in these four cities. What gives? How does one...
Kevin Allen
Inventory, realtor's & investors
Some realtor's are investors. Some investors are realtor's. Some investors are simply investors.This week I've made several attempts to contact realtor's about their listings and responses have been noticeably delayed...
Brian J Allen
Should all the realtors quit? And let the buyers and sellers do it on their own?
I wasn't surprised when I stumbled upon an article in my news feed this morning titled "Realtors 'Running out of Money'." It sheds light on two critical issues affecting the industry.Read article here.
Firstly, t...