Connie Stainbrook
Why buy larger apartment buildings?
Hi All,I am selling a duplex for 2.3 mil. I am doing a 1031 exchange. Based on the 200% rule I can buy as many properties I want as long as they don't exceed 200% of the sale of my property. I want to split the m...
Brandon Turner
Do you allow pets?
I am debating allowing pets into the apartment complex I own. I am curious of what other people do and if anyone feels passionate one way or another.
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Why Smart Money is Investing in “Cities of Aspiration”
Several trends are occurring as a result of the economic restructuring and impact of technology on virtually every type of business. One of the major trends is that increasingly middle class Americans are finding i...
David Carl Lindahl
Landlord vs. Property Manager: The Myths and the Truth
Landlord and property manager: I’ve been there
When I’m in need of some amusement, I’ll occasionally browse through real estate investing forums to see what’s being discussed. I often will leave with a sort of pitifu...
Stephen Bishop
Can a landlord claim hours put into repairs?
We had a long term tenant move out in early November. They left the house in such a poor state that it took me over two months to effect all the repairs. We also live 45 miles away from the property, so I had to make ...
Jewel B.
2023 Orlando STR Summit with the Real Estate Robinsons
Happy Sunday everyone,I'm wondering if anyone here is attending the STR Summit next month with Sara and Tony Robinson (Real Estate Rookie podcast, short term rentals) in Orlando, FL on the 20th-22nd. I'm considering g...
Shawnda Beckstedt
How To Ensure your potential tenants show up for showings
Hello! Seeking advice on how you structure showings with potential tenants. This week I have had 2 properties to show and instead of zipping over there multiple times to show it we made 2 group showing times for each...
Marshall Morris
Trust Deed Investing- Using a self directed 401k
We originate a lot of Trust deeds in CA, AZ, OR, and FL and sell them to investors at par.
I know it is possible for individuals to use a self directed 401k( I think that is what it is) to invest in these trust deed...
Cedric Jenkins
Is it impossible to overcome a minor mold issue?
Hi, BP family. Quick question..We found a property being sold as is for 25k. However there’s a mold issue (not severe). Work needed is 8k.ARV is 63k. I believe I can leverage the fact that there’s mold to lower the as...
Eric Leach
Cash Flowing in Southern California
Hello,I am new to real estate investing, but am eager to learn and put in the work. I am curious to learn what kind of deals folks are getting done in SoCal that cash flow. I am San Diego-based and would prefer to s...