Michael P.
BOA Tell Appraisers How To Appraise? (inappropriate way)
I am in the process of closing on a property in NJ.Literally in the mid's of things, title in works, loan approved, appraisal completed, just got it back today (expensive: by the bank).This is a non primary, investme...
Mark Coogan
handling security deposit for potentially litigious tenant
Would appreciate help on this one. I recently acquired a property where a dirty tenant of 2.5 years had to be removed prior to close as part of the contract. Ultimately, the tenant ended up moving after the close. T...
Roy N.
British Columbia announces regulation to end "shadow flipping".
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced new rules Tuesday aimed at ending the controversial practice of 'shadow flipping' by eliminating a means for anyone but the seller of a house to profit from real estate con...
Marcia Maynard
Move-In Inspection Checklist - streamlining the process. What do you do?
When moving a tenant in, it is easy to skimp with the move-in inspection check list (or "Property Condition Report", as we call it) yet it is a critical document. I'm looking to improve my process for getting this...
Ferris Anthony
What adds property value?
Good morning, I’m looking for advice from a seasoned appraiser. I’m closing on my first investment property in the next couple weeks. What actually adds value to a home?
Isi Nau
How much have SFHs appreciated
I am wanting to learn more about appreciation in Ohio.In your city, what is the lowest priced 3 bedroom SFH you've seen sell recently (move-in condition)? How much would that house have sold for at the bottom of the ...
Lorraine Hadden
Should The Seller Reimburse Buyer For The Inspection Costs - Fixer Not Move-in Ready!
My business partner and I made an offer on an out-of-state (OOS) single family property in October 2024. The lender required that the property be tenant occupied/cash flowing. We (the buyers) notified our agent that t...
Preeti Sharma
First time buyer, paranoid
In mid 40s, first time LTR buyer. $145k property, 20% down, $1900 rent, Monthly cost $1492 Doesn't meet 2% rule at 1.13%. With 1 month rent going to RE agent, and 1 month for vacancy and 1 month set aside for repairs....
Account Closed
HUD Requirements
I recently made an offer on a HUD house that was accepted with one condition. I accepted that condition. The paperwork was slow in coming and the realtor learned that an additional was added. That condition was that t...
Jefferson Bautista
How do investors send multiple offer in a day without trouble?
I see some REIs sending multiple offers per day but how do you do so without getting in legal trouble? I talked to my agent and they say that it’s recommended that 1 offer is sent per 24 hours because if 2 offers are ...