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*Disclaimer - I'm a total beginner, so don't take anything too seriously. If you see any problem with something I said, please let me knowHi everyone,Been researching a lot, and lot of people in hot markets ended up e...
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Hello all, How is everyone obtaining accurate costs for hazard and/or flood insurance that can be used for the deal evaluation phase? I am crunching numbers on a wide variety of property types by using the bigger pock...
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All numbers annual. House built in 1980. Property is 2.5 hrs away and has long time tenants in place. Rents 1150 newer tenant & 925 longtime tenant, identical units which leads me to be optimistic about raising 92...
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Here's a horrible one for you. Tenant calls last week to say her dog is dying. She had only just bought the dog 4 months earlier. Well, from start symptoms to end symptom (death) took 2 days.Final word from the vet - ...
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Hello all,I'm thinking of getting my real estate license here in new york state (not NYC) and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for online schools? I'm looking at realestateu but they seem kind of cheap. they...
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Like most new investors starting out, I have a few good things going for me (steady income, great credit, education resources, support from family), and a few barriers to overcome (no cash, no assets, limited network)...
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I've been doing real estate for a long time. I started with some multi-family properties, then bought a lot of single families, and now own some big commercial. My portfolio is doing very well and my lifestyle is fair...
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Hi,I am having 50K and planning to get my first house and rental property in Charlotte. What are the best investment options ? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you
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I have a friend who is interested in going into a deal with me. We are similar people, but I have a feeling that mixing business with friendship isn't the best recipe in the long run. What questions should we be askin...
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What is everyone's thoughts on 3-2-1 Buy Down. I'm in the process of purchasing a STR and am intrigued by the 3-2-1 buy down. 1st year of the loan would be 4.5%, 2nd year 5.5%, 3rd year 6.5%, 4th year standard market ...