Turner Wright
Bad Deal—Help for 1st Investment
My first RE investment may be a bad investment, according, to two realtors who specialize in the market area. I estimated an ARV of $310k after rehab, but they say I will be lucky to get $275-285k. Below are the det...
Account Closed
Why do we not factor P&I into NOI?
I've read several iterations of 'How to Calculate NOI' here on Bigger Pockets and most all indicate we should not include capital improvements or additions, principal and interest, amortization loan points, income tax...
Quinn Martin
Sell this condo, right?
I purchased a condo in Portland, Maine with cash five years ago for $155K. It's worth $280K today. The appreciation has been great, but it feels like it has run its course.Rent is $1550. Expenses are an HOA fee of $31...
James D.
Installation of wireless cameras by tenant
New to the forum. I have a single family home rental that I was recently contacted about by an agent with a couple that passed all of our screening checks and we decided to move forward. I sent the lease agreement, an...
Bob E.
Ideas for Selling Back to Former Owner
I recently bought a REO from a hedge fund. The former owner has contacted us and indicated that she would like to stay. she has the usual hard luck story. Lost her job, now working for less money etc.Looking at the...
Arnold Finkelstein
Alabama Tax Deeds - Too Old?
Is there any kind of statutory or other "expiration date" to un-purchased Alabama Tax Deeds? I seem to recall Denise Evans mentioning one in her book but I'm unable to find where I read it now. What is the earliest ...
Francis A.
Dayton's Bluff, St Paul - Rental property
Does anyone own a rental (duplex or SFR) in Dayton's Bluff and/or have experience or knowledge about the area? I know the neighborhood isn't highly rated in relation to other areas in St Paul but I'd like to know of a...
Carol Burns
Screening Tenants/what to look for
What is everyone's most important things they look for when screening tenants?
Robert Kough
First property skeptisism
Hey everyone,I am a brand new investor! I have done months of research and analysis on properties in the Saint Roberts, Missouri area (65584) and have found myself continuously landing on the same property. The prope...
Jean Sanchez
Security systems - no internet
Hi Everyone,Recently acquired a class C duplex where neither tenant has internet service. I would really like to set up an external security camera, but are there systems that will work without an internet connection?...