Mary Jay
Buying 50+ years old houses for buy and hold
I have an old house (built in 1920) and two homes built in 1998 and 2003 (I think)Never had any issues with any houses. I did have to put a new roof on an old house though because I was worried it may start leaking, a...
Corey Demuth
Had anyone on here SUCCESSFULLY bought short sales in Long Island, NY?
I have been trying to hunt out a good first deal in long island for a while now, and I have almost totally given up on this area. But I work here and want to live her so it is really in my best interest to try like he...
Mark Davis
When Owners Default on Tax Liens
What happens if a property owner does not pay, when it comes to tax liens/certificates?
Ricardo Funk Hernandez
Trying to come out with a business model (Rental income)
I currently own a couple of properties and I have this idea to look for potential investors and create an actual business. I'm located in Central Florida.First of all, the idea is to buy properties and use them as ren...
Chuck Masters
Orlando / Disney Vacation Rental management rates
Looked at a vacation rental home today off 192 near Clermont. House priced to sell but the current management company is charging a 15% fee along with a $265 monthly fee for pool and pest control. This works out to be...
Joshua Harmon
Capping Washer/Dryer Hookups In Apartment Complex
Hello BP Family,I will be closing on my first 8 unit Apartment in a couple weeks, and my excitement us through the roof. I only have one issue. The tenants have washer/dryer hookups in their units and the water bill i...
Duke Giordano
Compare Individual Syndication vs Private Equity Fund
Hello All,
Thanks in advance for your comments. I am a high income W2 earner looking to start a passive income RE portfolio in the near future and trying to narrow down its composition between Syndications and PE Fun...
Ramzi Alldredge
Fix and Flip Mother in laws townhouse?
Hey BP'ers, I am posting to try and get some advice about a situation that has just come up.I’ve been actively looking around for what would be my first real estate deal.My mother-in-law recently had a fall, and has d...
Carleton T.
Introduction and Question
I am not sure where to start. I am ready to be out of the Rat Race. I grew up with a mom who was a teacher and my dad was a mechanic. They didn't teach me about money. I was just told, by them, and by my education...
JD Castillo
The days of buying property in DFW for 65-70% minus repairs are over. What percentage are investors buying throughout the Metroplex?
We are currently seeing a big swing to investors calculating an acceptable dollar amount for NET profit and not necessarily purchasing on a set percentage. For example, if a house needs a true $5,000 in rehab, and th...