Kevin Diep
LA Investor - looking to buy rentals out of state
Hi,My name is Kevin and I am a new real estate investor looking to buy multiple rental properties in the upcoming years. The problem for me is that I am from Southern California(Los Angeles) and as you all know, it i...
Mike Sales
Appraiser v. Property Manager
I really love real estate, I've been studying and looking at REI books for a good 5 years, and I like the prospect of working in the business. After some reflection I've decided on two jobs that I think would be benef...
Andy Schwaderer
Contractor 70% over estimate w/no warning, demanding money
Hi guys-I hired a contractor to do exterior and interior renovations at an apartment I own. Exterior work was to be completed first, then move to the interior. Cost of the exterior was estimated (agreed to and signed)...
Michael Slockers
Modifying the 70% ARV formula to capture more contracts? Yes or no?
I understand how and why to use a standard formula of 70% ARV - repairs - my wholesale profit when making an offer to a motivated seller.However, I have some buyers who seem less interested in getting a great deal (30...
Tia Carr
Is L/O a dead investment tool?
Okay, what am I doing wrong here?
I admit, I am fairly new to the Real Estate field, I began maybe 6 months ago with wholesaling, which is pretty straight forward. I found that it lacked a large enough custom...
Donna Smolinski
B of A title issues disclosed AFTER $233,000 deposited in escrow to close!
I'm furious... we're in escrow (B of A REO property). We agreed to allow seller to select escrow/title services. We are having SERIOUS escrow problems. The escrow officer has NEVER returned a phone call or email an...
Michael Ndjondo makadi
Living in San Diego and trying to invest in our-of-state MF
I need advice. We’re thinking about three 3 options currently and we’re currently renting for 1900 a month. The long term goal is to build financial freedom. We have no kids at the moment but we might try in the next ...
Rylie Hendren
College Student Looking to Start in Real Estate
Hello everyone! My name is Rylie and I am looking to buy a property short-term instead of renting while I am in enrolled at Michigan State University for the next 3 to 4 years completing a BS in computer science and a...
Derek Robinson
Interesting situation, buyer about to lose $10k in earnest money
I've got a house under contract, I'm the seller. Buyers offered full price, $1,000 due diligence and $10k earnest money. It is supposed to close Monday, the 31st. We just found out Wednesday that their lender didn'...
Susan O.
New and Expanding RENT CONTROL in California! Pass On to others!
https://caanet.org/votervoice/ (contact politicians)Protesters trying to get their rents lowered. Costs are going up for landlords and investors, but they want to dramatically cap rents on the backs of hard working i...