Alex U.
Architects Adu fees
How does one figure out what is a fair fee to pay architects? I am seeing ADU architects all charging about the same amount, but not really designing anything new. ADUs designs are fairly basic. An Designer/Archite...
Samuel J Claeson
Can you deduct landlord labor out of a tenants security deposit?
Hello BP members,I had a tenant move out on February 28, 2018 and she dumped a LARGE pile of kitty-litter (with cat feces) in a large woodchip garden bed that is attached to the home (we also took photos for evidence)...
Michael S.
Money Order Fees - Who Pays?
If you accept money orders as payment, do you generally require the tenant add an extra amount equal to the cost of cashing the money order? Or is that something you, the landlord, pay for?
Kim Handelman
Estimating holding costs
Hi Friends,I am analyzing a deal for wholesale and wondering how I estimate holding costs if I don't know the rehabber's financing. This could vary significantly.
John Morgan
Bandit signs that stay up!!!! (Well kind of bandit signs)
So I am a 3rd grade teacher in Knoxville, TN and am just starting out in my real estate business. I have been looking at marketing ideas and mailers for a while now trying to discover the price, best strategy, and how...
Dan Miller
REI website
How critical is a website for a new investor? I know the value of the internet and the value of an additional response channel and the value of the credibility, but how much of "MUST HAVE" is it for someone on a limi...
Scott Kohlberg
Where can view the average mortgage rates in my area?
I am just looking for some website to look for the average mortgage rates in my area, so I could do some number crunching. I am just trying to overcome my first investment property.
Joe T.
Listing a property for rent ethical question...
I know I can rent my property out for $1200 a month. I've been looking at comparable properties in the immediate area, and I have found that some are charging $1300+ for the same sq ft and bed / bath. My question is t...
Jared Chenel
How did you approach the process of tenants?
I have a couple of questions about starting to look for tenants and general questions about them.
Do you have a lawyer draw up a solid lease agreement or do you do it yourself? Did you use a template for this?Where d...
Tom Reynolds
What state should LLC be originated?
Hi - I'm a new investor outside of chicago and wondering if I should establish an LLC or establish an LLC in a different state. I'm only asking because Illinois charges 4x other states for annual renewal and the init...