Patty C.
What Choice To Make For Defined Benefit Supplement (DBS) Upon Retirement?
What would you do if you had a defined benefit supplement (DBS)? Would you take a lump sum? annuitize it of a period certain? annuitize for life? roll it over to a 403(B)/401(K)? roll it over to an ira?Lump sum puts m...
Michael Bridgett
Pennsylvania notice to quit or non-renewal
I purchased a multi-family two months ago and inherited a tenant whose on a month-to-month lease. He's a month late and is not communicating. I posted the notice to quit (due to non payment) about ten days ago. I'm no...
Troy Welch
CPA, Tax Advisor, Wealth Planner ????
I don't really know what I need. I think I am looking for someone to do taxes and give tax advice but I am 52 with a great job and would like some advice for investing / retirement planning. Right now with it being ...
Matt Ellis
Too scare to pick up the phone
I spend the day compiling a list of FSBO and FRBO in the areas of sellers I want to call. I have a script that I practice daily. Its very short and too the point. But for some reason I am scared to make the call. All ...
Jerry Poon
Ebola Effect
I am not spreading doubt and fear. I am just wondering if anyone has Ebola on their minds and how if might affect the real estate market.
Matthew Lindsey
How to Accomplish Major Repairs with Tenants
Hi,
Im getting close to closing on my 1st multifamily property and I'm in need of advice and opinions. A little background on the property: The property is 2 brick ranch duplexes on crawl spaces and on one piece of p...
Faraz Tariq
Splitting Gas/Electric Utilities or alternative?
Hi All -I just closed on a two flat + in law in Chicago (Portage Park) and I'm having some challenges on how to properly manage the utilities. This will be a house hack and a long term hold. Currently there are two ...
Gerardo Lozano
Help! Contractor skipped out with $6,300; claims he was injured
People say experience is the best teacher... well I've learned a hard lesson. I made the completely newbie mistake of paying up front, although it shouldn't have been upfront, the project got delayed so much it caught...
Michael Lauther
Easy fix for a damp basement?
My newest property has a "damp basement" no obvious leaks or puddles but after the last heavy rain in Dayton the basement was quite damp. my thoughts are fill in cracks DE humidify clean and seal and paint. some black...
Cheryl C.
What were you thinking in the fall of 2008?
I felt some amount of fear/panic. I'm old enough to have been around for "black Monday" in the later 80's. Good thing I had no money in the Market then as I witnessed a number of people go bankrupt on margin calls. ...