Edgar Martinez
Valuing Vacant Properties
Just out of curiosity, how would you value a vacant or nearly vacant property?Drove by a large property today that was for sale but it looked like it could possible be vacant or nearly vacant.Would you still use the N...
Dan B.
Tenant request to split cost of an 'upgrade'
I've hot an interesting proposal from a new tenant. They asked me about splitting the cost of installing gas logs in the fireplace. Total cost $1200. They would pay 600, if they ever leave, they would leave it. Propan...
Andrew Bertram
Asbestos Baltimore Maryland
I am looking at a potential flip in baltimore marylandThe comps in the area run from about 150k-190k depending on quality of the finishes and the home is available for about 20kthe major concern is that the home has a...
Chris Nelson
Free Historic Home. To do or not to do?
There is an investor building a 110 unit apartment complex in Downtown Wilmington in the historic district. Part of his deal with the city is that he will give away the historic home he owns on the adjacent property ...
Rob Lee
Best approach for estimating repairs
How should repairs be estimated on a potential buy:1. Bring a general contractor with you to give an estimate before purchasing.2. Bring different contractors for each area of repair before purchasing.3. Get an inspec...
Ethan Perry
Rehab vs New Construction
Hello All, I apologize if this topic has been discussed in detail elsewhere, I was unable to find it if it has. I'm writing because I was presented an opportunity to purchase an empty lot in a very desirable part of t...
Matthew Chau
Newb: young buck that just moved to Columbus. Any advice on zip codes/strategies?
I have no RE experience. Just moved to Columbus in February from HCOL city. Moved here for the ability to start RE portfolio with a lower upfront cost. Also like the Columbus metrics for population/job growth.- Don't ...
Stephen Grindle
Appraisal Came in Low. What to do now?
Hey, I recently bought a lot in Joplin, Missouri thinking I'd build a single-family home on it and sell it. The appraisal came in under what the cost to build would be and I'm now considering selling the lot, moving ...
Robbie Best
Starting Syndication - SFH (BRRRR) or Apartments?
Hi All! I am starting a syndication and have several investors looking to be limited partners. I'm looking at properties out of state near Kansas City right now. I have 2 asset types in mind, SFH and apartments. Gener...
Andrew Adams
looking for some guidance
Hello! I'm a newbie in the Real Estate game. I'm looking for my first property, but I live in Southern Illinois. The properties are cheap for some of the single family homes and I'm just not sure if I can be profita...