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Hi everyone, I recently started a STR cohosting business in the greater Philadelphia area. I look forward to learning as I go, but I'd also love to hear your advice and common mistakes to avoid. I'm always open to new...
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I'm excited to share that the listing agent just contacted me to inform that the seller has accepted my offer to purchase their home subject to their. Unfortunately, this home was listed on the MLS, so I will have t...
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Looking to get some insight from others that may have STR properties in the Lake Norman area. I'm seeing that there is a strong resistance in certain neighborhoods (maybe rightfully so if there have been poorly overs...
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Is this common for the short sale to be listed on the MLS but not getting it sold?
Also, what is the standard time the bank gives the realtor in order to try and sell it - 6 months? 9 months?
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This is for those Real Estate attorneys or people who have experience with my question:My mother-in-law wants to partner with me on my next deal and wants to be a silent money partner in this deal.She has no plans on ...
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Hi All,After a couple years of research, I'm finally comfortable that I've found my preferred niche' in commercial multi-family and I'm ready to make my first purchase. Big problem: no multi-family in my area and low ...
HiI am looking for a good Property Management for my 1st multi-unit in Chicago, whose offer just got accepted. What should I look for when I choose the PM? Please recommend/refer any good PMs with a reasonable price.
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Could an investor use the accelerated depreciation method in a house hack of a small multi family or a Duplex property? I understand this method is unavailable for a primary residence, but does that limitation extend ...
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Hi All! I lived in TN briefly and bought several properties there that I manage as STR's, and have a 3rd in MI. They are all currently in my TN-based LLC. I moved from TN to TX and have started flipping. My plan has b...
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Hello to all-
New investor question to all that can answer. I have a new duplex, needs work. Property management contractor is about 15% higher vs a contractor I found.
How does one go about refusing to use their co...