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I'm having a hard time finding the right RE lawyer that is well-vetted and that I trust. Here in Seattle, the well-vetted ones are super busy and aren't responding to my calls/emails. The ones that I find on a simpl...
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Goal:
Retirement for my wife and myself by the end of 2020. (ie. $7000/monthly cash flow)Plan:
Purchase and Hold inexpensive duplex properties primarily in the florida area.Breakdown:
Year 1-savings and credit b...
How do we find a good Property Manager in Virginia Beach? We've read all the typical interview questions (like how many units do you manage, etc.) but I have some real questions... Why do you charge that huge Leasing...
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Hi All -My first flip closed yesterday, mostly cosmetic, and I wanted to share my experience with you guys. This was done in Massachusetts. I'll try to make it concise but it may get a bit lengthy!! I pretty much brok...
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I had a sewer line collapse at my rental. The city came out and said it isn't city responsibility. Insurance came out and said it isn't covered. Plumbing company doesn't have a payment plan. All in they want $20k that...
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Hello, I recently purchased my new duplex. Of course, before purchasing the house, I invited a home inspector, and he did a pretty decent job. As a result, the seller had to fix some electrical, mold, and foundation i...
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Have you stayed in a few AirBnB rentals? VRBO? Have you stayed in the big city and then compared that to a place in the country near a tourist attraction? What was your experience?I've stayed in a dozen or more AirBnB...
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I'm closing on my first vacation rental property next week. What all do I need to do such as getting the HOA and electricity changed over to my name?
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I am trying to put my first 4 unit property under contract and here is the deal:I went on zillow and found a property I liked. I called the listing agent and he said that his client did not want to give up the financ...
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Every apartment I've ever rented has required me to pay 1st mo. rent, last mo. rent, and a security deposit equal to the mo. rent.... so 3 mo. worth of rent payments upfront. I'm now using a property manager to find a...