Michael J. Beasley
Getting “in the loop” is hard for first-timers...
I’m seeing that you have to be “in the loop” with a team. You need somebody bringing you deals (wholesaler or broker), you need a contractor, you need a lender (private or institutional), and you need an attorney. And...
Gabriel Rocha
Quartz Countertop Issue
Hello,
I recently had quartz countertops installed in my kitchen and are showing long streak marks along the perimeter of the piece. We tried soap and water but it doesn't remove it.
Could this be a mark left by the...
Don Chambers
Hiring an acquisition person
I have some experience in real estate investing. I have 26 rentals that I have acquired over the last 9 years, and have done 4 flips - about one per year. I have been doing this part-time but I want to ramp up into ...
Jeffrey Carusotto
Short I list or should I even try and flip a pretty house?
I have been doing shortsale assignments as well as taking them down as rehabs for a little while and I was wondering if anyone could answer my question. So I am getting alot of leads and alot of the are houses in goo...
Account Closed
Is this a good agent or should I find a new one?
I got to know this real estate agent through a referral for a rental property. I was looking for both a place to rent and a house to purchase in the mean time and at the time she wanted to rent her apartment to me. W...
Mike Nelson
Book on managing maintenance staff for 450-unit property
I am looking for a good book or other media on how to best manage the maintence staff of a 30-year-old low-rise grade B property. Goals are compliance with HUD inspection requirements, tenant satisfaction, safety...
Clint G.
When to set up property management/pricing software???
I'll be listing my STR in about a month, and I'm curious at what point should I start setting up the back-end systems that will help me manage calendars, pricing, auto emails, etc etc. I'm thinking of using YourPorter...
Justin Chambers
Sales History Concern
While browsing for properties I have run across a few houses that seem like they may be a deal. After further investigation the properties were bought maybe 3-6 months prior for half of the current list price. I’ve se...
Dave Laird
Does a rental need curtains
I'm list my first rental this week. Do I need to provide curtains? Are there pros and cons?What about window blinds? CheersDave
Zarinah Burford
Flipping deal in Chicago
Our first flip. Brought a property for 86k rehab about 120k. Homes selling in the area for 320-370k.I’m financing, my brother is and agent/wholesaler. We are splitting 50/50. With covid, acquiring permits in Chicago m...