David Lowe
What do contractors look for in a client or partner?
Just wondering what makes contractors choose one client over another. What jobs excite you? Do you ever go for projects because an incentive is offered? If so, what type of incentives do you like?
Naseera Mohamed
spending on an REO property even before closing
My mortgage broker has convinced my husband to spend on some improvements in the house that we have a contract on,, so that it would appraise correctly and help him get approved for the loan. I am not so convinced ...
TJ Kandel
Integrity...does it exist with Landlords?
Sorry this is long but I need others input.
Hang in here with me please.
We are first time renters. We found a home in a nice area, listing says "Beautiful Home ...great for a family"...boasts all our needs in a home...
Thomas Morgan
PM Software: Buildium or Rent Manager
So, I narrowed down all of the property management software options from both the BP software list (thanks BP!) and a long CCIM forum list to my final two choices: Buildium and Rent Manager.
I manage an LLC ...
Rahdia Green
No transportation to look at property
I don't have transportation to look at a property (about an hr away), what do I do in that situation? Find a JV partner?...Any other ideas?
Kevin Stablier
Rehab Permitting
Hi folks!In my jurisdiction, and I'm sure it's common in most others as well, any rehab over $50,000 in cost requires permitting and a contractor's license if your are legal entity. If you are filing as an individual...
Kieran Donahue
3 rental properties need new roofs. How do I deal with roofers?
Due to recent hail storms I need 3 roofs replaced. I've called a variety of roofers and they all seem to want to scam me one way or another. I've called a couple of them on their pricing. Most of them act like the ...
Susan O.
1031 depreciation schedules for Improvements do they forward?
Hi I'm going to be doing a 1031 exchange soonI wanted to ask and make sureIf I did about $30,000 in improvements being depreciated over 7-10 years on my old downleg propertyWould this be forwarded to the Depreciation ...
Loc R.
The secret is OUT!
I've kept this to myself for a while, simply because I didn't want too many competitors in my area. Well, now it seems like the word is out, so I'm going to share this with BP nation so that you guys in other parts o...
Marvin Meng
How do you collect rent?
Actually, the title says it all. Right now I'm using a PO box that everybody mails their rent to. But late rent is getting blamed on the Post Office (which is possible). It seems like the 2020 there should be better o...