Erin O'Connor Smith
Help! Smooth-coat stucco in prime beach location: is it worth it?
Our HOA is voting on whether to smooth coat and paint our 70's spanish lace stucco 22-unit building on the beach in Santa Monica, or to simply paint over the heavy spanish lace for a few grand less per unit. Wondering...
Eric Simich
Tenant In Common (TIC) Investing
I have come across the topic Tenant In Common (TIC), many times, while researching REITs. How does one become a TIC investor?How does one find a TIC?What are the added benefits/disadvantages of becoming a TIC investor...
January Johnson
5 Insurance Tips to Make Investing in Florida Less Scary
The words “insurance in Florida” can strike fear in the hearts of investors, but I’ve got 5 TIPS that can help you navigate this expense a little easier*: 1. Pay attention to the age of the property. Nick Massey, Di...
January Johnson
5 Insurance Tips to Make Investing in Florida Less Scary
The words “insurance in Florida” can strike fear in the hearts of investors, but I’ve got 5 TIPS that can help you navigate this expense a little easier*:1. Pay attention to the age of the property. Nick Massey, Direc...
Ellie Perlman
IMO How to Vet a Multifamily Real Estate Deal, 2020 Style
Due to COVID, vetting deals requires a keen eye now, more than ever before. These are the 3 areas I think require the closest focus.Vet the Sponsor FirstFinding the right sponsor is just as important as finding the ri...
Barbara Grassey
From the Trenches
I attend a couple of real estate meetings a week, one of which I host. Last night was Larry Harbolts independent meeting. Jay and I use the meetings as a barometer of the real estate market as well as the economy. ...
Chris T.
Question about buyer's agent fee
Good day BP ! I have asked agents in the past if bumping up the buyer's agent fee (2.5% to 3% or higher) would encourage more showings, and I get some mixed responses.What if a listing agent drops the standard 2.5% bu...
Jeff Bousquet
Springfield MA Market
I see a lot of 2/3 family's in Springfield MA for good prices. Does anyone have experience in this area?
Adam Sieloff
Question about Multifamily Financing
Hey everyone, long time lurker, first time poster here.I have started looking for my first multifamily house hack in Houston, Texas and after talking to a few lenders I keep running into an issue. Like a lot of people...
Donald Crockett
St. Pete and Clearwater
Looking around on line at various areas of the nation over the last several weeks, it seems that we are likely to find properties that meet our criteria in and around St. Petersburg and Clearwater FL. However the cri...