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Bienes Raices Doubling security deposit for high risk people
9 March 2020 | 30 replies

I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?

Also I was wondering how peop...

Sam Leon Fannie Mae deal is giving me an ulcer!
11 February 2016 | 33 replies

I hate dealing with Fannie Mae.

I have this FNMA property under contract to close on May 2. There is a separate thread on that HERE, but I think this is a different issue and I need some advice on how to mov...

Carlos Flores Fed bames investors for housing bubble. Thoughts?
8 January 2013 | 24 replies

What do you think about the following AP story from The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon, USA?

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Federal report says home-flipping drove the housing bubble

By Cristina Silva

The Associated Press

Publis...

David Li Real estate horror story, need some advice
26 February 2022 | 48 replies

Hello everyone. So last year I bought a 7 units apt for 1.06 million dollars. Everything looks great on paper. Bought it with 3% seller financing on a 8% cap. What could go wrong right? Only thing is I didn’t check wi...

Account Closed Please critique this flooring quote
4 February 2020 | 51 replies

Hello all, I am a newbie investor- bought my 1st out of state rental . The property is a 3bed 1.5 bath- needs new LVP flooring in kitchen/living room/hallway/bathroom and basement . Bedrooms have hardwood- which need ...

Stephen Benson Tenant pulls service dog for Pitbull
7 November 2018 | 36 replies

Ok I really need help I just bought this property and the tenant has dogs. After looking at the contract the tenant isnt allowed dogs according to the contract. When I approached the tenant about it I found out he has...

Mindy Jensen Looking for positive stories about property managers...
16 June 2016 | 32 replies

I spend a lot of time in the forums, and have read lots of negative stories about property managers. I'm looking for PM stories where they did what they said they were going to do, or went above and beyond.I know @Ali...

Shane Vince Citrona homes Multifamily Johnson pa
27 June 2024 | 41 replies

Hey everybody

I've been in contact w a broker selling such duplexes and triplexes in Johnson Pennsylvania. Seems like a great project and return. Does anyone have experience in this town or with this company?

Thanks

Robert Tinker How do you pay your contractors?
1 May 2020 | 63 replies

Just got my first deal. Now we are ready to renovate. Is it customary to pay contractors anything up front? Most bids came in asking for 50% up front and 50% upon completion.

Ryan Lam Graduating from college this June - looking to invest in real estate
4 May 2023 | 31 replies

I will be graduating from college in June with no debt. I have around 60k saved up and have a job lined up. I have a couple questions.Will I be able to get a mortgage?Should I invest locally or oos? (located in Seattl...