Austin Davis
Thinking about Solar and Geothermal for 4plexes
Hello!I will start by saying that my goal is to have enough cash flow to support my family if I didn't have a job. To do this, I obviously want to purchase more properties, but also make the correct investments in m...
Jared DeValk
Are title companies necessary or can you close an RE deal without one?
As a former agent, I never questioned the use of title companies. I understand that they provide title insurance, but what exactly do they do that I can't do myself?
Mat O'Grady
Can you come up with a strategy to make this deal work?
Hello All,I found a vacant four family in Connecticut. I mailed the owner in Manhattan. He contacted me. We discussed the property. I went to view it. It has been vacant for at least a year and a half. The radiators a...
Alan Charles
Baltimore buy and hold market.
I am encouraged to research further into the Baltimore buy and hold rental market due to the rent to value numbers. My intention is to buy and hold a stack of SFH's in a good cash flow area. It appears from my initial...
Joshua Dorkin
Boiler / Hot Water Heater Recommendations
Hey All -
I've got a 58 year old boiler in my house that needs to be replaced and I'm looking for recommendations. What does everyone suggest?
I'm willing to consider just going with a new boiler, or...
Lucas Mills
How many tenants/properties are feasible while working full-time?
I have a full-time job that I would like to continue working while getting started with real estate investing.My short-term goal is to replace my currently monthly income of about 3k/month (after taxes) within 5 years...
Jon Burns
My Tenant has Cancer, rent is late...now what do I do
I was hoping to get some suggestions from fellow landlords and property managers on how you might approach this situation.Tenant has been with me for almost a year. She is nice older lady, that has taken good care of...
Joe P.
Well, that escalated quickly... (tenant accused me of stealing)
This was an interesting one. The heat at one of my units has been wonky -- its steam radiator heat with the old-school upright radiators, and some were giving off great heat and some were not. This particular unit has...
Jeff A.
Section 8 voucher in Georgia
I have 5 doors in Georgia, type a or b. I've noticed this tenant turnover cycle of one of my SFH, every call asks about accepting housing vouchers. I not involved and not interested in learning about it or having to...
Kate B.
Buying a 4 plex with Absestos (vermiculite) insulation in attic
I thought I had a great deal on a 4 plex, and got 20% off the list price. We have a contract for a cash purchase. The numbers are great.The home inspection yesterday disclosed that there is vermiculite/asbestos in...