JD Martin
Experiences "upscaling" your STR for higher rates versus competing on price
Good afternoon all my fellow STR'ers!I have a home in Florida that I STR in Four Corners, FL when I'm not there. It is a good sized home (3000 sf) in a great location on a lake. I've done reasonably well renting it ou...
Jim Brown
Selling apartment - stuck in bad situation - good read for beg's
I closed on the unit for $1,075 / sq ft in Q1 2014. Was in a hurry to buy. Thought I was buying a 900 sq ft ($940 / sq ft) unit but appraisal came back at 785 sq ft. Would not have bought at amt had I known (1) the tr...
Tiesha M.
Does water damage in a property automatically disqualify a home when looking to buy a new property?
Hello! Can someone tell me if water damage in a property should automatically disqualify a home when looking to buy a new property? I'm new to REI, so I'm not sure. Several properties I've seen online obviously hav...
James Wise
Other businesses
I know many people on here have other jobs. I'm not really looking to discuss that. I am looking for some feedback from those who own other business interest that they are somewhat removed from the day to day.One of m...
Brian Cremer
What is best way to sound proof between units?
I have an old house that is a 2 unit building, one up and one down. It is currently down to the studs and I am replacing all mechanicals and windows. I have seen some threads on how to finish ceilings to eliminate n...
Andrew Reyes
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
Hi All:I am getting serious about REI and have a goal of making my first offer on a property on Long Island by June 30. I have been analyzing one deal per day and have found that this strategy will be difficult at lis...
Kathryn Bowden
Best way to add small front step on flip, need design ideas
Hello. I am attaching a photo, and as you can see the cement slab there falls short of the front door. How best do you think to add something here from both a design and general code perspective. Thanks.
Noah P Bonds
Creative ideas in a hot market
Getting outbid by multiple offers all above asking here in Boise, ID... just trying to think outside the box before I throw in the towel here. First thought was to crank up the ernest money amount. I guess I just want...
Matt Kowske
Bed bug advice for 12 unit multi-family
We took over a 12 unit building in January of this year that is mostly lower income immigrant families (I mention this because it may be relevant) and we are having problems with bed bugs. One unit told me they have h...
Adrian Butler
East Texas RE Investors
My wife and I have negotiated to purchase our first REI deal in East Texas, near Longview. I would like to network with other REIs that are connected to this area.
The property has some great potential, but needs ...