Edita D.
Is 25% vacancy rate in a RETIREMENT city a concern?
Hey guys! I was looking at a retirement city that has 25% vacancy rate.
Here is some other data:
-population 21k
-population growth 14% (since 2000)
-median sales price 129k
-year-over...
Douglas Krofcheck
Central Vacuum in 4-plex?
I've been looking to start investing by house hacking a 4 unit multi-family and I've always wanted to have a filterless central vacuum system (wikipedia). Do you guys think it would turn into a maintenance nightmare ...
Gregg Hutton
I need Team Building Advice for Investor/Agent in Northern VA
Hello to all, I am an investor who is currently taking the test to become an agent. My wife and I are investors/homeowners for 5 years but Had a hard time finding great team members who didn't mind working with someo...
Becky Fischer
The Massachusetts proposed lodging tax on short-term rentals
Two members of our staff and I spent this past Thursday at the State House in Boston for the second time in a month advocating on behalf of our homeowners against the proposed Lodging Tax. We met first with Rep. Jay K...
Paul Pontanello
Eviction for Sausage House
Hey everybody. Paul P. here, first time poster.I have several properties in the Miami area. The majority of them are rental homes for year round citizens (no illegals, I’m a real proud American - although I LOVE my It...
Bart Slak
Attracting New Tennants
I have an 11-unit apartment building and am having difficulty filling it to capacity (3 sometimes 4 vacancies). I've taken out ads in the papers and have a sign posted outside. Does anyone have any tips on how to do m...
Ralph Noack
How to get a down payment for a rental with other peoples money
Looking to buy a long-term rental property here in Canada. Law says we need 20% as a down payment. I have the cash to do that & I can get the mortgage no problem but I'd rather not use my money for the down payme...
Zach Davis
What do you look for in a city?
I think most of us know the rules of thumb for running the numbers on the individual properties we're considering buying, but I'd like to know what everyone looks for in a potential investment city. I think we've all ...
Justin Rank
City of Somerville Massachusetts Downzoning
The city of Somerville Massachusetts has submitted their proposed zoning and it will no longer allow you to add a third unit as a right in the RB district despite overwhelming community support. If you live or invest ...
Andrew Urban
Starting a Rental Agency
Hello,
I hope this is in the right forum. I looking to start a rental agency in my state or RI. I know that you need a Realtor license and starting and LLC would be a good start. My big question is how to go ab...