Anca Lunn
Percent ownership in a joint project (sweat equity vs. cash)
I have a partner who is willing to put in 100% of the cash up front for some properties we are looking to buy, rehab and either sell or rent. I told him I would be willing to put in sweat equity. The question is - doe...
Brendan L.
First duplex, already renovated? Or get a fixer upper?
There are duplexes around my area that need a lot of work, but there are a couple that have already been renovated by flippers. They're priced to cashflow modestly with both sides rented out, with annual COC return a...
Account Closed
Building a Reputation
This is yet another post of mine that makes me think I should start blogging.
"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently." - Wa...
James Bigley
New to Mulit-Family Purchases - What to look for?
I am currently in the San Antonio Market for my first multi-family unit. I have been listening to the podcasts and reading as much as possible on this subject. Many of you have the experience of purchasing these pro...
Bryan Ellis
Hard Money
So I'm feeling fairly frustrated with hard money at the moment. Does anyone have an experience with a lender that actually returns phone calls and gets back to you? I'm finding that there are so many that just ignor...
Andrew Caldieraro
Multi family market study
Hello,
I’m looking to possibly build a cookie-cutter/basic, small apartment complex (10-20 units, one level, no basements, etc.) in a local town. The cost of living and the population is fairly low (5000 people in th...
James Hamling
....WHERE'S THE BEEF?
If your a Jurassic slap-a$# like me, you fondly remember the most awesome Granny, calling out the all hype and 0 substance BS burger joint with the iconic phrase "WHERE'S THE BEEF?".
And as I HEAR all the various ro...
Kendra Mattson
Renter told me she's pregnant. Anything I should keep in mind?
I have a 3 bedroom single family house I rent out by the room. Originally there was one male tenant in each room. The tenant in the master asked if his girlfriend could move in. The other renters said they were okay w...
Ryan Phillips
Wise to invest in community with HOA?
I am looking into investing into a large community with many amenities. There is a $1700 a year HOA for road maintenance, garbage, water, sewer and amenities. I am looking into purchasing it for a short term rental pr...
Steve Hodgdon
The "Winner". 20 years in RE and this might be the worst.
Borrower has been fighting 2 years to stay in possession without payment. We were awarded property at foreclosure in February.Below is an email I received from our Agent about the lockout at our favorite property:“Upd...