Marylynn B.
How red is this red flag and why do I still want this deal?
Hey everyone! I am under contract for a NNN with a government entity in Houston TX. It has an 8.5% cap rate and they just signed a 5 year lease. I am having the oddest experience. The tenants have not held up their ...
Charles Price
Buying First Rental Property Question
Hi there, I'm a first-time poster and looking to be a first-time real estate investor. After looking for about a year, I think I've found a property I might buy, I'm wondering if someone can poke some holes in the pla...
J. Mitchell Bernier
FED Rates and Inflation Here to Stay
The two-day FOMC meeting is starting today, and most estimates predict 75 bps hike to be announced on Wednesday, with a small outside chance that 100 bps happens instead. While most expect this, some are still looking...
Zach DeRossette
Cracks In Brick Siding - Back out of deal or keep investigating
I am in contract on a house and the inspection report revealed some cracking on the brick siding. The inspector suggested to get a structural engineer to check it out. I'm debating whether it's worth it to spend $550 ...
Bradley Buxton
Has anyone ever leased to own?
Has anyone leased to own from the leasing side or the seller side? What are the advantages for both sides and what are the disadvantages? Is this a good strategy to get started in Real Estate investing on a first pro...
Megan Frank
Accessory apartments and in-law suites
My husband and I own a 2 family home and live in one half and rent out the other. We would like to move to another multifamily and do the same thing. The properties we own now are all under my name and my husband has ...
Amjad Farooq
Reporting New Property to the IRS
Hi everyone,I purchased a house with cash for $100K in 2014. I spent another $50K to remodel this house. Do I need to report the following to the IRS on my 2014 tax returns?:(1) Purchase of this house for $100K(2) Ano...
Perry R.
Continue to hold or are there better options?
Hi there,I’ve been reading various posts on this site and like the honest opinions that exist here. Too many real estate sites are fluff with no numbers or sense to back up opinions. I’m looking for some strategic adv...
Stan Barrett
Bio of Stan Barrett
My career in home improvement and repair began in 1973 while working for a home improvement company as a door to door canvasser, then I enrolled thru the UAW connected Trade Union Leadership Conferences into building ...
Matt Nico
Building affordable Housing in Orlando
Hey Central Florida,Has anyone ever tried or have personal experience in building or buying affordable housing? Im beginning to start to look at parcels of land to buy and develop rather than keep buying SFH’s. I want...