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Jonathan H. Losing money on first deal?
24 February 2011 | 12 replies

Hi guys,

I dont know any full time investors in my life so I have to come here for a lot of newbie questions. Hope this is ok.

I often read about people who have or are losing money on their first investments.

I j...

Quynh-Chi Nguyen How much would you deduct from Security Deposit
1 July 2017 | 19 replies

Not sure what happen but it seems like the tenant took the cover or the screen on the security system. It's not even in use. Can I deduct it from the security deposit? And how much? First time dealing with it.ThanksChi

Jay Staudt Is it really cheaper to buy than to build in my area?
8 March 2013 | 12 replies

I keep reading that this is the case (that buying is less expensive than building in the current market), but real estate in my area is expensive. I live just outside D.C., and homes in the suburbs of Northern Virgini...

Daniel Ko Closing cost (Escrow and Title Fees)
12 September 2023 | 5 replies

Hi all, 
Can I ask expert opinions on whether my closing costs (I'm the seller) is reasonable for a condo in Los Angeles, CA for $736,000?  Title and escrow costs alone add up to be a little over $9K (not including p...

Chad Jarrah "Costs" from a Sheriff's Sale
12 October 2015 | 4 replies

Just curious about the "costs" during a sheriff's sale auction. If the upset price is $35,000 and the costs $5,000 and you win the bid at $35,000, would you pay about $40,000 to buy it and close? Thanks.Also, one othe...

Esther Kim Security Deposit Deductions - Southern CA
2 April 2021 | 2 replies

Currently, my unit is being turned over (painted, repaired) from tenants who lived there for 5 years.I will be having my contractor itemize the following costs for repairs to deduct from their security deposit of $220...

Amy Mueller Can I require proof a dog is a service/therapy dog?
15 January 2018 | 31 replies

I allow dogs in my rentals, but not breeds excluded in my insurance policy.  Rotts, pitbulls, Dobermans.  When I informed an applicant of these restrictions, she told me her dog was a pitbull, but a therapy dog, and s...

Anna Shan Construction cost for commercial shell building
20 January 2020 | 8 replies

How much is the reasonable price range to build a strip center in Indiana? Just a basic shell can be used for retails and restaurants. Does anyone know price range per square ft? Besides, if hire a general contractor...

Guillermo Rivacoba Cost segregation study for STR purchase in November
17 November 2023 | 10 replies

High earning W2 income looking to offset taxes with a cost segregation study on a STR. More than likely would be purchased early November, so would this make sense to pursue?If i'm not mistaken, you need to show proof...

J Zhang Recommended Calculators for Insurance Replacement Value
25 June 2024 | 2 replies

I got two insurance quotes for the same property. The replacement values are drastically different, and so are the premiums. I would like to find out what are some good websites with calculators you use to calculate r...