Jon Holdman
Great Consumer Crash of 2009
Here's a some lengthy, but very interesting and well researched paper on the economy in general. Focused on consumers overall, but a lot of material about housing. If the author is right, we've not seen anything yet...
Rigo Medina
Finding 4 plexes
I am a newbie and have not seen many 4 plexes on Zillow or others. I know they are out there, because I have driven by them. What is the best way to find 4 plexes that are for sale or have sold? I am curious to see st...
Kirk R.
Starting a Yellow Letter Campaign Advice "
Starting a yellow letter campaign. Any Input Advice Appreciated.I bought a list of homeowners off listsource with the following parameters. I think Sean Terry said this was close to the best parameters for getting a...
Ankur M.
Analyzing a commercial property
Hello,I am analyzing a commercial property shopping center to look into going in with a partner. They property is currently set at $850k and 100% occupied with long term leases. The net income at $82k. Looks like the ...
Nate B.
Contract Void? Undermarket buddy hook-up prior to closing on storage
Must annual contracts be upheld after transfer of ownership?Scenario: Closing on a storage facility. A few annual leases in there at under market rents. I was going to leave them in place; however, this weekend the...
Bryan C.
How to pay Contractor w/ Credit Card from a Distance
So I am military stationed overseas but I have several rentals in Dayton Ohio area under rehab with my contractor. We are having problems allowing me to pay him via credit card.Originally he tried to invoice via Payp...
Sam Valme
New Face in the DMV!
Hello BP Members!I feel like I've finally found a (metaphorical) home! But before I get into all that I'll start with a quick intro. ;)My name Sam Valme (pronounced "val"-"may", Haitian decent). I am a software engine...
Joy G.
Who moves furniture for repairs?
We are installing two new windows and a new laundry room door tomorrow. I told my tenant to make sure the area is cleared for them to do their work and that all fragile items have been moved. When doing repairs in a r...
Brian Berry
For those who self-manage at a distance, how do you manage keys?
I am seriously considering self managing from several states away. I have nearly every element in place, but I have yet to wrap my head around managing keys to the properties. Specifically, how do I get keys to the va...
Bryan C.
How do you split jv profits?
I am looking to get into some JV deals and wanted to know how most people split their profits? I will likely fill the role of a private lender and provide the $$$ because I am overseas. The other person will do the ...