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Wondering what everyone's thoughts are regarding the idea of sending emails, snailmail, gifts etc. to past client's during the holiday months?The holidays are the biggest consumer bombardment of advertising of the yea...
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I’m looking for my first rental property and I was wondering if anyone has ever given a tenant a monetary incentive if they keep the place looking nice and not having any repair costs? I’d like to figure out a good wa...
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BP,Not exactly an investing question, but this is my go-to place for real estate questions, hope you all can help. My grandfather (80 yrs old) is realizing he's a little tight on money. As a result, he's considering s...
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I’ve been off this forum for a little while, but have continued to listen to podcasts, read and watch the market for my next deal. I plan to be around more and hopefully meet some more investors and continue on the pa...
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Hello,I’m putting myself out here because well...I have nothing to lose. My name is Jake I am from Northern California. I am a full time father of 3 beautiful kids, husband of 10 years and full time firefighter. I’m t...
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What are the most effective ways to improve online ratings? Do you guys have creative ways of incentivizing tenants to post reviews? Do you engage a reputation consultant? Not sure what all of the options are, and out...
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Hello all!I have some questions regarding joint ownership with a non-spouse family member. I will try to be as succinct as possible (while also explaining in full the situation), so here goes...My dad is interested in...
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I am ready to start my journey in real estate in buy and hold field. My wife and I live in a house that my parents own and pay them money for the mortgage (not calling it rent as my parents aren't profiting from me). ...
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Say I find a good deal. All the numbers work out. My father in law pays cash for the house 100k. I then put 25k into rehabbing it. Now I want to pay my father in law the 100k back and try to get most of my 25k back. W...