David Ivy
Austin Market Update - November 2022
The November 2022 report from the Austin Board of Realtors shows the Austin metro market continuing to cool in response to high inflation, mortgage interest rates around 7%, and a possible recession in the US. Overall...
Joe Trinsey
Analyzing a HUD Listing
I got a new MLS listing passed on to me by my agent. There's some things I recognize and some things I don't. I thought it might be informative to parse out some listing information. I'd imagine some people might have...
Account Closed
Do Do I need central air?
I have an SFR in Indiana. The property has forced air heat, but no A/C. Originally I planned on installing central air. But I’m beginning to wonder if it’s overkill. It’s a very small 2 bedroom bungalow (700) sq ft in...
Matt W.
2 foreclosures, help me choose!
I need help deciding on which property to try to buy!House A: 3/2 1200 sq ft in a decent B area. Built 1996 cookie cutter houses ARV $240kThis house is currently in the foreclosure bidding period, next bid is $120k. T...
Nick Zias
Property has open permit?
Has any one bought a property with an open permit and what problems have you encountered?
I am currently considering a bid on a property in Long Island, NY that has an open permit for a dormer that was put on by the...
Nate Mur
Found an opportunity, unsure how to get there.
Hi everyone,My neighbors house has been sitting empty for 2+ years. He's passed, bank is selling open market. 2/2 otherside of the wall from my twin home. It's outdated but listed at "Move in ready" judging from the y...
Tyler Mietz
Raising Rents in Michigan
I am looking for my first deal. I have found a property I really like, but rents are significantly below market. I have heard that once the lease is up I can only raise rents 10%, but I cannot find this anywhere. D...
Lisa D.
Tenant sent me a DocuSign document
My new tenant just emailed me a DocuSign document with pictures of the home and it’s condition as of the beginning of their tenancy. This is the language on the introduction:This report is to serve as a reference for...
Jacob Beg
Seller refusing to handover Insurance settlement check
Hi All-I contracted to purchase a property in MD in as-is condition. Standard realtor contract requires that on settlement date the Seller deliver the property in substantially the same condition as of the day of acce...
Samantha M.
1920s home no central heat/air Part 2
It seems we the seller and I are beginning to reach an agreement on price. The comps in the area for the full ARV all have had central heat / air installed. I went ahead and factored that into my repairs and made ...