Georges A.
Case Study with real numbers. To invest or not to invest, that is the question
Hey guys, I am a new REI looking to invest in my first out of state investment property. Been on the BP forums for a few months trying to grasp as much as I can and over a year now doing daily research about real...
Brian Zitzow
Realtor shocked I want to offer 100k less than asking price.
So I just got off the phone with my realtor. I want to write an offer for 245k on a duplex that is in probate and asking 350k. He was shocked. He said he "knows it is worth at least 320k". It's tax assessed at 315k in...
Edward Briley
Is it a good time to invest in Commercial Properties?
I am about to sell another flip, and I have been deciding rather or not to buy a commercial property to flip, for the reason that the banks are wanting too much for dilapidated housing that has all turned too competit...
Sunny A.
Tenant did not disclose pets
How would you deal with this situation:My tenant did not have pets when they signed the lease for a unit in MF building recently when I was there for some work I noticed they were keeping a cat.My lease says"No Pets"....
Nik S.
Rent Specials....
Good Morning!I have some apartments that are in need of tenants! My PM is getting an abundance of calls however either they have 60lb dogs OR request section 8. I am staying away from Section 8 as it's my personal pre...
Patrick M.
"For what you pay in rent you could own the house"
I lost some sleep last night. I'm having problems renting my SF. The price is now at 1850 plus utilities. The argument often heard is "well you can own a home for what you're paying in rent." So I wanted to look a...
Tony Velez
Tenant Screening question
Hi,We have a recently empty apartment. We have showed the apartment to so many people. Most love it. But I have yet to have anyone agree to fill out the online Smartmove application. It is a $35 per adult. I’m not qui...
David Janosik
Turnkey Property with a low appraisal
This is my first experience with a turnkey property / company. We had a purchase price listed at $94,950, but now that we are in the final stretch the appraisal came back at only $85K. My gut tells me not to proceed. ...
Kanwar Sodhi
Does anyone have experience with the lender DoHardMoney?
Hey guys, I am considering to get involved in flipping and using DoHardMoney as the primary initial lender to get in.They ask for a deposit of $3,000 upfront out of which they would take $650 for every evaluation they...
Waverly Rennie
Ellicott City MD contractor charging >$300 sqft for rehab
Our architect has done a good job helping us draw up plans to rehab a wing of an 1880 property (including some tear down and re-creating) and suggested working with one of the three contractors he often uses. The cont...