Aletha Brown
What should my pitch be to my investor?
I have someone who agreed to gift me the down payment for my first purchase (Multi-family and I will be occupying). But after discussing with him about pulling from his investment account (401K), I’m not convinced tha...
Michael Stole
A big department store refuse to reissue me the promotion card
I got a promotion card (similar to a gift card) from a big department store half year ago when they had a promotion (spending $5000 and get $600 back in a promotion card). The promotion card has a expiration date, and...
Greg Grant
Warehouse Tenant asks for discount if paying whole year upfront
So I have a commercial warehouse (2 bays), I occupy one and I have a tenant next door.This tenant has been here for 6 months and has been on time without any issues. And he's month to monthBut he came in this morning...
Jeff Klein
Can I change the title of ownership in a 1031 exchange?
I have a TIC share. I would like to exchange into a property, also TIC. My current TIC is in my personal name. In the exchange I would like the new property to be one half in a revocable trust in my name and one half ...
Justin Morris
International Investors & Self Directed IRAs
I've got a international investor (Romanian) who is interested in becoming an equity partner in a few of my upcoming projects. Can they set up a SD IRA through Trust ETC for example or is that restricted to U.S Citize...
Aaron Moore
Equity
My grandfather owns his house free and clear. I've run the idea by him about taking out a HELOC to help me purchase a property and he seems inclined to do it. My question is does the property have to be in my name to ...
Jon Klaus
Marketing homes prior to listing them?
We're building new homes in Austin, TX. I'm looking for ideas on marketing new builds before we list them on the MLS. We want to get in front of agents and incent them to look before we list, and possibly bring clien...
James Silva Brown
Hard/Private money lender.
Hi, My name is James Brown and I am new to real estate investing. I live in Michigan. I guess this is me reaching out for some help/advice. I previously just got licensed as a real estate agent. My credit is not so go...
Marco G.
I'm a bonehead(?): I agreed to PM suggested large rent increase
I purchased a number of adjoining properties mid last year. This unit came tenant in place on their first year lease. My first lease renewal of 2016 comes up next month and PM suggested a 9+% rent increase. I was very...
Greg P.
How to save on Materials?
Hello, I've heard of certain ways to save on materials for example buying gift cards on craigslist (even though this might be risky since scams), but I was wondering if anyone could share any other tips or tricks to s...