Lyle Cooper
Condo Board reluctant to share Financial records
I own a condo in NYC and I am about to undertake a kitchen renovation project. Total renovation cost will $20,000. The condo board wants the higher of 3% or $6000 as an alteration fee. Another $6000 puts the job al...
Mike Sag
Neighbor (investor) dispute re: shared retaining wall
When I bought my duplex 3 years ago I noticed that retaining wall separating my neighbor's lot from my property was showing signs of bulging and incorrect drainage. I finally was able to get a hold of the owner and sh...
Jason D
Buying from banks with loss share agreements
Hello!
I have recently done some work as a broker for a bank that has taken over another through the FDIC back in 2009. In talking with my point of contact at the bank he explained that they have a loss share agreeme...
Chris Haas
Short Sale Information sharing from listing realtor
I found a property I am interested in and it's noted as a short sale. It is discounted quite a bit from surrounding properties. My question is, can I expect answers from the listing realtor to questions that will li...
Ashan D
Vehicles for shared investment for MANY investors?
Hi Everyone;
I was curious how investments are typically handled when there is a large number of investors involved (more than 50). The little I know about REITs suggests that they are not suitable for high risk, hig...
Renee Harris
What should my share be? What's fair?
I created a system to find motivated sellers. I am now finding about one a week or so, that are ready to sell now or in the very near future (probate). I got my license last year, but I'm green in real estate. I hav...
Account Closed
Sharing bid amounts, is it bad business?
Just need to know if it’s bad business when getting multiple quotes? Example of my situation. Second HVAC guy came back with bid amount which was higher. He’s knows the first contractor that bid the property. How he k...
Cameron Price
Lease Agreement, anybody willing to share theirs?
Hey BP,Does anyone have an awesome lease agreement that they would share? I know some of the experiences land lords here have been perfecting them for years. If I can start from where you are, that would be great :)I'...
Richard Zahm
California Equity Sharing for Homebuyers, Homeowners, Landlords
We’ve got a new approach for home finance: equity sharing.Homebuyers can get a lift from investors in making a down payment on a house.Homeowners can access equity in their home by selling a portion of their equity. T...
Max James
Being smart with your shared furnace & $
Curious, as it's starting to get colder here, I'm thinking about when I will fire up my furnace for my four family and what temperature to set it to.
When do you other landlords fire up your furnaces and what temp do...