Jennifer Jacobs
Contractors requesting deposit - is this standard?
Hi Everyone,What do you do when your contractor asks for a deposit?My partner and I have always done our own rehab. The next project we are working on we can’t do ourselves and are looking to hire a contractor.We’ve ...
Denise Evans
Alabama Tax Lien Auctions
33 Alabama counties have switched to the new tax lien auction system familiar to investors around the US. No more of the arcane traps lurking in tax certificate and tax deed sales that can lose money for the uninform...
Aryan Strauss
Evicted for smoking off property?
I didn’t smoke or vape when I rented from my landlord who has a no smoking policy for his units and property. No problem, I go out to the city owned sidewalk and sit on the curb, off property. I always pick up my butt...
Konnea Mcandrew
How would you use $1k - $5k to start investing in Real Property/Estate
I am under the impression that at a capital amount ($1k - $5k) this low, one is only able to possibly purchase tax liens/deeds.However, I see YouTube ads of investors who state that $1k in a rural area perhaps, could ...
Jeremy Segermeister
Appropriate fee for an agent? No work required.
Hi all,We decided to move cross country and buy a new primary home in South Florida. We know the new construction community we want to buy in. The builder pays a 2% agent fee. We are planning to go sometime in Septemb...
Kusum Chanrai
Tampa Small Multi-Family Deal: Any red flags?
Hi All! I'm looking at this property for my first deal: http://www.loopnet.com/Property-Record/11715-N-15t.... I've asked for some more information. I don't live in Tampa, and until I give the place a visit, I'd appre...
Adam Kozuch
Suggested Readings for new Milwaukee Landlord
Hey BP,I will be a new landlord in Milwaukee, Wisconsin soon and I am wondering if there are any specific readings for the state I should look into. I have already looked into "The Wisconsin Way" and Wisconsin statute...
MarieChele Porter
Interviewing turn key companies
Hi all,I am going to be in the market for out of state rental properties and most likely will invest with a turn-key company. What questions do you normally ask or would you suggest asking a turn-key provider in an in...
Casey Bec
How to rent for 5 years and then reclaim property
I live in CA and am considering purchasing a Bay Area home to move into in 5 years, and renting it out until that time. My concern is whether or not I would have trouble getting the tenants to move out when the time c...
Isaias Velasquez
Arlington, Texas Market
The DFW market seems like a great market,I've specifically been looking into Arlington.
Could some of y'all DFW natives tell me a some pros and cons? and what parts of the city is great and not so great. Also, anythi...