David Moore
Four Applicants, Two Credit Worthy
Four young people applied to rent one of my houses. One has a great credit score, one has a rich father (Doctor) who pays his rent no matter what, and two have zero credit history, and both have erratic or very recen...
Elijah Williamson
Should I take this deal? Alberta
I was informed this morning of someone looking to sell their house privately this morning. I quickly set up a time to meet the owner and discuss why he wants to sell and what he's looking for. I met the owner this aft...
Andrew Tothill
Looking for best way to structure an investment
Hello,I have a unique scenario where 3 people are involved in acquiring a property, just looking for the best way to go about it that satisfies all three parties.Person 1: Bad credit, Mid-40s income, never owned and h...
Colin Williams
Capital Gains When Seller Financing
In this example, I'm wondering how Capital Gains affects the seller.
Let's say I sell a duplex for $1,360,000. The buyer pays $650,000 down and I finance the difference to the buyer. Will I be hit with gains against...
Elena Pech
What are my chances to evict previous home owner and his family?
Hello, I want to buy a house that is subject to a petition to partition between several siblings. One of the owners in his late sixties with his family live in a house, and won't move out. If I purchase the house (aft...
Michael Paling
My Responsibility as landlord?
My tenant just out of the blue asks “are you free today to install my new kitchen faucet and shower head?” No prior notice about any issues with either item. Forget about them wanting it done “today” for the moment, b...
Silas Lowenthal
Choosing how to finance my first house
Hey Everyone!I have recently found that I want real estate to be my primary investing option. My first step is to buy a house and I want to house hack by purchasing a home and having my friends live with me. They woul...
Luis Escobar
Things to consider when buying land with easements??
id love to hear from anyone who has purchased or ownes property with any sort of easement. Found a great piece of 3 acre land with a drainage easement runbing through it. will i be able to build on this?
Dennis Moore
General Question About Water and Sewer
Hello I'm close to St Louis. I wanted to know who pays for Water and Sewer if the Owner pays do you roll that into the rentals or have them pay a percentage separate.
Bryan Price
Selling Primary Home with Redfin
My neighbor who is listing his home with a local realtor told me "pick any other brokerage firm as long as it's not Redfin. They don't have the connections to sell your home at as good of a price." I'm a bit skeptic...