Aharon Najafi
Newbie property delas keep failing
Hi all! Newbie here, I'm Aharon.I'm based in WA and looking for properties in Atlanta, GA. I haven't acquired any properties yet but I have been more interested in properties that already have tenants. I have been in ...
Mitch Hill
Replace flooring now or later?
I just took possession of 1385 sq ft 3 bed in San Antonio. Previous owners did a terrible job on some crappy flooring that was poorly installed throughout 80% of the house. The remaining areas have dated tile or carpe...
Patrick Flanagan
How to make your tax accountants job easy!(ier)
What are the top things I need to be doing to make my tax accounts job easier? What systems do you utilize in your small or large real estate business to track and log all your real estate transactions. 1 to make your...
Daren H.
Why do most describe rising house prices as “Appreciation”?
Why aren’t rising house prices described as Inflation? Inflation is generally looked at as a bad thing. Appreciation of home prices is viewed as a good thing. If I am a homebuyer buying today as opposed to 8 years ago...
Account Closed
Analyzing a House hack
Hi everyone! I'm looking to buy my first property in Philadelphia this spring and I need some assistance analyzing deals. I'm interested in purchasing a multi-family unit and house hacking. I plan on using a 3.5% dow...
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?
Sharon Gilman
tenant rights regarding repairs
In August I moved into a rental, and this is my first experience renting anything besides an apartment. The building I moved into used to be a garage, and has been converted into a living quarters (studio style). When...
Kristen Silver
Allowances
Hey guys!! I am currently in the process of building a custom home for 320k in Raleigh,NC.The sq ft of the home is 1975 and with the add on of a bonus the total is 2343 and also a screened in porch 18x12.It's a cape c...
Kelly N.
New ownership- tenant letter question
Hi all,
We are about to close on our second triplex, and I will send the 'new ownership letter' to my new tenants just as I did with the first. My question is on how to address them- our first property has one tenan...
Michael Dunn
Removing the PMI on FHA loan once you have.........
I was wondering please, Can you have the PMI removed from your FHA loan , SO LONG AS you have " Less Than " 80% LTV on your Primary Residence ( so a LTV of 79%, 78%, 77% , etc. ) ?And do you have to have owned you...