I am looking at a property that would be a good candidate for purchasing by taking over the payments on an existing note/deed of trust.  While I understand how the process works, I have never done this type of transac...

Hey Everyone, If you are experienced with investing in halfway houses I'd love to talk with you and maybe chat over a cup of coffee sometime. I live in the Golden/Denver area. Also if you know anyone familiar with thi...

I am new to real estate and looking for ways to value a property on my own. I think my biggest fear in getting started is that I will pay too much for a property that I could have done some simpler research to get a b...

I have some college students asking me for side work. I was considering using them to paint the interior of a 3/1.5 SFR rental. Any concerns with using them? I have estimates for $2,200 and $2,450 for painting w...

Hi, I am closing on a property on September 1 and I am looking for help in finding a good roofer and handyman in/near Delray Beach. Here is what I need done: the roof needs some patchwork in 3 main areas (1 has a smal...

When selling a home, what costs should I expect to pay? I'm trying to get a rough estimate so I know what my bottom line is, when setting a price. I know that there is the agent commission. Besides that, there i...

What are the advantages/disadvantages to owning multiple properties under one LLC with each property having its own umbrella policy compared to owning each property in a separate LLC without any umbrella policies?

Many of you in the Smokies have your properties insured with Mike and/or Southpoint Risk.  I just received word that Mike died last evening after a battle with cancer. Mike was such a good man and had become a friend ...

Where to invest in Tampa? I am always asked this question as the broker of Graystone Investment Group and have spoken with many investors who suggest investing in downtown Tampa's outer ring. As downtown Tampa keeps e...

Brain storming with a friend about short term rentals. The idea of using Conex boxes was brought up. Has anyone don’t this yet? The biggest problem that I’ve thought of so far is insurance. I contacted an agency and t...