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We are putting in Smartcore flooring in a tri-plex This will be a hold property at this time so we want to make it as bullet proof as possible as we renovate. We are working on one unit and adding flooring but have b...
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I've just received a quote to fix a 4x8 area of a kitchen floor following a pipe leak in the subfloor. The labor being performed is: Remove damaged woodRemove any damaged floor joistsRemove ceramic from 4x8 area to r...
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We've all seen the models and read the thousands of articles that say not to touch your 401(k) until you need to in retirement. However, we also don't have a lot of control of how that money is invested and the accoun...
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Hello everyone, I'm in need of some guidance. I bought a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom property in Orlando near Disney World for short-term rentals. It's been a year, and contrary to my initial profit projections, I've been c...
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I am working on a spreadsheet for deal analysis and I need some input.In my deal (year 1) I have $10,512.00 in income and $8,316.96 in operating expenses. Thus, income less operating expense is $1,195.04. What is th...
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I currently own a loft that I am renting out in an up and coming neighborhood that has many planned developments in the works, which include apartments, retail, parks, etc. all walking distance from my property.The pr...
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I am currently going under contract on the sale of a vacant piece of land and would like to defer my gains into a STR condo. Would this qualify as a like kind exchange? If so when would i need to specify to the title ...
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Two Views of the American Dream – To Rent or To Own A Home? The stately brick home with white shutters and a matching white picket fence fantasy home is still with us, but some people are reconsidering the notion t...
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I'm determined to do a BRRRR but have some questions about the process: 1. In order to get the ARV just right, should I have it appraised by an appraiser who walks through with a contractor? So that they would, toge...
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I was hoping to get some recommendations. I am a new investor just starting out. I would like to buy a small multifamily in South City in the next few months if a good opportunity arises. I've gotten preapproval throu...