Brandi Baker
I am trying to change my mindset and be more open.
Here is my situation I grew up with slumlords my parents paid all cash for thirteen properties. They passed away my Father at the height of the market. I live in California so the properties got appraised and now have...
Kyler Pace
Residential home in industrial zoning
I found a property that looks like it might be a good deal to convert into a 2 or 3 unit property. I looked up the zoning and it is zoned light industrial. On the city website, it doesn't have any residential properti...
Pete Harper
Mobile Home as Rental
Looking for ideas on how best to use an in-town lot I purchased at sheriffs auction. The lot is 0.11 acres. I talked with the city and there are no ordinances against mobile homes, this is rural TX y’all. I paid $2000...
Matthew Schroeder
Graduate Opportunity Index - Best Markets for New College Grads
An interesting article/research from Trulia & LinkedIn highlighting the best markets for new college grads in 2016. It is called the Graduate Opportunity Index, and it is based on a mix of employment opportunity,...
Jay G.
Purchasing first commercial lot
I'm going to be purchasing a small commercial lot from an individual. It's currently off market, but I happen to know the owner and am agreeable with his price. The price is under $200k. Any feedback on the best way ...
Preston Quinn
Mini split heat pump in rental property thoughts?
Hey guys, Here is my situation. I have a house in a class c neighborhood. I am renovating it now. The house has updated 100amp service, and a oil furnace. I had a quote for swapping it over to a heat pump. For $4200 I...
Matt Dickens
Wood Laminate or Tile for my first time
Hey All,
I need to replace the flooring in my house minus the bathrooms and am debating putting in wood laminate versus tile. Long term, I plan on turning it into a full rental (I’m house hacking currently), but righ...
Christina R.
we "bulletproof" rentals but with what specific fixtures?
I'm beginning my first rehab in inner city Baltimore. I've read a lot of very useful information about shoring up rentals pre-tenant occupancy and during turnovers. I'd LOVE to hear what very specific fixtures peopl...
Jeremy Pace
Ancient Boiler Issues
General Question:Several of my rentals have boilers across the spectrum of quality and age. My oldest boiler is in a 5 BR 2 BA house. It's been producing a LOT of carbon monoxide, so much that I feel like it's a haz...
JD Barrera
I have some questions on removing Popcorn Ceilings
I'm in the process of closing on my first home which will be my primary residence and I'm looking to take advantages of the "house hacking strategies" by: 1) having a friend move in and pay some rent and 2) general up...