Michael Freed
Plan/Budget to hire, even if doing the work yourself.
I am starting my RE journey with a "house hack". Basically building a 600 SQ ft Studio Apartment in part of my house. It's coming along well, two weeks from completion with the Tenant moving in August 1st. I am an ele...
Graham Nadler
"Tenant Proofing" short and long term rentals
Hey everyone. I have heard on the shows and from investors that when they make improvements to a property they "tenant proof" them. An example of this I have heard on the podcasts is vinyl flooring that is durable a...
Steven J.
Check out Google Street view of Detroit
I was perusing the internet and found this lovely compilation of detroit properties aging over 4ish years via Google Street view. Its quite interesting. Check it out here.
Joseph Rowe
Property Management Company Liability’s to Renters due to Rats
My wife and I losing our voices discussing plans for our new rental house and our own backyard as the 26’ U-Hall truck engine roared through the slow lane in 285 to East Point, GA. All those plans where shattered afte...
Adam Bosley
Oven Stove Preference
Hi BP Family,
I need to replace the stove/oven in my rental property. Are their any preferences for stove tops with heated coils vs glass stove tops.
I remember my roommate shattered the glass top on our stove in c...
Haley Gates
Save for Larger Deposit for Duplex? Or Dive Into Another SFH?
Hi all,My dreams were shattered today when I learned that you need 15% down payment for a duplex, even if you plan to owner occupy half. I know I could put down much lower with FHA but I would like to stick with conve...
William Hochstedler
The lowdown on why Wasatch Front home prices, sales keep going up
Here's an article from the Salt Lake Tribune (Utah). Nothing to earth shattering but some good numbers with mentions of Clearfield, Tooele, Farr West, Roy and Taylorsville as top selling markets.http://www.sltrib.com...
Calvin Rankin
Hand-written yellow letters vs printed
Hi. I'm new to wholesaling and I finally started getting some calls last week which I was really happy about. For my direct mail campaign I've been sending put letters with the following verbage:
Hi! My name is Calvi...
Dalton Fountain
Which books to read?
I am new to the real estate world but I am diving in head first. I am currently reading "rich dad poor dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. What other books would you all suggest and why?
Joe LeGolvan
Memphis population growth?
Just bought my first property in Memphis and wondering what your insights are on Memphis population growth. I see mixed data throughout. Seems like there’s been a good deal of appreciation in both rents and housing pr...