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Submitting repair bids on Short Sales
I'm working a short pay on two loans held by the same lender. The borrower moved out over two years ago. Six months ago, when the lender discovered the property was vacant, they ordered an interior BPO. I just foun...
Alecia Loveless
Consider the flip or forget
In one of the most desirable neighborhoods in my state sits a lovely Victorian mansion which was formerly a B&B. It is very dated inside with 40 year old wallpaper and stencils painted in many places on the walls....
Nereo Mendoza
looking HVAC contractor in Washington Dc
We are expanding and also adding a new story to a townhouse in Georgetown and need an investor-friendly HVAC contractor to do all the duct work and install another unit can you recommend a good one with reasonable pri...
Ryan Elam
Looking for CPA - STR Tax Strategy
Hi there,
I'm a new STR investor and am looking for a CPA who is an STR tax expert. In particular, I am looking to deduct 20-25% my STR purchase price.
Adam Gonzalez
Is this a Contractor Red Flag?
Happy Friday Everyone!
So I have a quick question. I am in the process of renovating a property and interviewing contractors. One contractor I spoke with provided a quote of $16,000 to renovate two bathrooms (1 sma...
Richard Warner
Anyone with vacation rental exp. in Puerto Rico or Costa Rica?
Hi, we are considering buying a vacation rental condo near the beach in possibly the Cabo Rojo area, the Caribbean side of Puerto Rico. My husband wants to be near reasonably priced golf, and they seem to have a nice ...
Yuvaraj Vimawala
Looking for Survey recommendations
Looking for a reasonably priced survey company in North Austin/Round Rock area. Also, is there a way to find out if a company has already done the survey for a property and can share that with you for a lesser price? ...
Ryan Moyer
Gatlinburg/PF new construction viable?
My wife and I are interested in an investment STR cabin (probably around 4-5 bedrooms, but would consider fewer for the right deal) in the Gatlinburg/PF/Sevierville area. I've spent the last week reading through pret...
Amiris Brown
Low balling for $100,000 off market value, possible?
If a house could go for $320,000 as is in market value how would someone go about contacting the absentee owner losing money as a rental with $50,000 worth of repairs, with an offer no higher than $220,000 but honestl...
Ed B.
QUESTION FOR APPRAISERS-REFI VS. PURCHASE APPRAISALS
I'm curious to know if appraisers tend to appraise properties differently depending on whether it's for a purchase mortgage or for refinancing an existing debt. I would think the appraised value should not differ, but...