Virginia Jones
Made offer on REO
I made an offer on a foreclosed property. It's been foreclosed for two years. Water and power off. I'm wondering how I can be sure the water and power is functional before it's mine. I don't want to buy it and then th...
Brendan L.
What's in a DIY landlord's toolbox?
I'm diving into home ownership with a duplex. What tools should I invest in for my toolbox? It would suck to be unprepared for small repairs. Which tools are worth owning vs. renting?
Alton Johnson
Blue Ridge and generator - worth it?
Hi there. We just acquired a cabin in Blue Ridge from owners who previously used it for short term rentals and now we've got our first guest. Unfortunately, today (Christmas), TMC Electric had an outage, and of course...
Ingrid Bailey
Quit Claim Confusion/Question - HELP!
Out-of state seller wants to sell because they have moved out of state. Having trouble because there's paperwork missing from the original sale 10 years ago (via auction) to seller's mother, then quit claim deed to da...
Phillip Syrios
Should We Install Free Nest Thermostats
Does anybody in Property Management have any experience with these? In Kansas City the local power company is having a program that residents can get these installed for free as long as they have permission from their...
Shane Roberts
Advice on Mountain Home STR Necessities
Hi All,
We are under contract on our first property intended to be an STR! We're very excited! This is an A-Frame home (about 1,700 sq. ft.) in the mountains of Colorado. Someone with a home in the mountains mentione...
Jeremy Petersen
Property becomes part of an estate while under contract.
Hello, I have a question about buying a property from a power of attorney for an elderly person. What happens if the property goes under contact through the power of attorney acting on behalf of the owner, but the own...
Thomas Williamson
Sometimes you just need a little motivation
I recently started working out with a friend who happens to be a power lifter. In many conversations with him, I've found that so much of what we do in the real estate world parallel's the power lifting world as w...
Matthew Aubert
Purchasing Properties from a Distance
Hello all, I'm needing to know if properties can be purchased from afar? I'm living in Abu Dhabi, UAE and properties are in Texas (where I'm from). I have someone in the area for helping with inspections. Thanks.
M...
Sean C.
Chicago Musictown Opportunity Zone
Curious if anyone has heard of, or has any reviews about the Chicago Musictown Opportunity Zone investment that I keep getting emails about? Is it legit or not? Hard to find much information on it other than maybe o...