Marian Smith
Will newer Austin investors be able to exit at all? Ever?
Redfin just alerted me that a 1300 sq ft home listed at 185k closed having sold for $198k...not in Austin proper but in suburban Brushy Creek just off 45, fairly close to the new Apple campus. The house is now listed...
Brandon Kamm
Investing with credit card teasers
I have always chunked these in the trash but happened to open one yesterday. Credit card I haven't used in years extending 0% for 15 months and 2% for 21 months. I believe there was a 3 or 4 % fee to use. Curious as...
John Thedford
SHTF: "We Buy Houses" Guy Sues When Seller Defaults
The title is short but may not reflect the entire transaction.Seller was approached by "buyers". After believing all the "buyers" representations were not true, seller defaulted on a contract which he signed. "Buyer" ...
Kim Hopkins
How To Write LOI that Holds Seller to Cap Rate
Hello! We have a great prospective property we're looking at. The broker OM says they're selling it at a 7.5% cap rate and $5.7m purchase price. Based on our experience, We are pretty sure their expenses are understat...
Brendan Majev
Hello from multifamily professional in DC area
Hi everyone, my name is Brendan and I have been working the the multifamily sector for the past 5 years as an acquisitions officer. My hobbies include yelling at the TV while watching sports and popping bubble wrap. I...
John Wright
Is Vermont a bad state to be a landlord?
Recently I have been considering investing in SFH or small multi-family properties in Vermont with the intent to generate a rental income stream. During my research, I have repeatedly had people spontaneously say thi...
Jose Guevarra
Requiring buyers to provide Proof of Funds
Hi, During wholesale deals we don't provide much more information outside what is posted on an ad before we see a POF from a buyer. Of course, this detours the window-shopper buyers but, I came across a "reputable" b...
Alex Uman
Thoughts and Opinions on Norristown
I often see Norristown as providing a unique opportunity for Pennsylvania and out of state investors alike. Many investors point to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan as having the potential to one day turn the town in...
Shannon Bae
Newbie from Los Angeles, CA
Hey everyone!Just wanted to introduce myself and say that I'm so excited to join such an awesome community! I'm a freelance videographer/editor and while I do love what I do most of the time, I've had some time off fo...
Tariq Hakeem
12 Ways To Meet And Welcome A New Neighbor At A Distance
12 Ways To Meet And Welcome A New Neighbor At A Distance
Being the new kid on the block can be intimidating or lonely under any circumstance. Since COVID-19 struck and turned our world upside down, close to 4 billion...