Esther C.
Mold after pipe burst and tenant is uncooperative
I had a pipe burst in one of my occupied rentals and the plumber said it was a "freak accident" and there was nothing we could have done about it. It was running for a few hours before we discovered it. We immediately...
Dillon Francis
Quiiiiiiick Tips for Agents Who are Looking to Get Into Investing
Hi all,I have a friend who is a real estate agent in Portland, Oregon, and she has expressed her interest in real estate investing. She sees the amazing potential it has to change her life, but she isn't sure how to g...
Andrew Ware
Amortization sweet spot
I rarely ever see anyone talk about amortization. So I'm trying to figure out how I should be thinking about this. In the first years of a loan you pick away at the principal very slowly. Is it worthwhile to use c...
Andrew Bosco
Metrics when owning a hotel/motel
Hey all,
For those of you that are actively buying or have purchased a "Mom and pop" Inn or motel - what metrics matter the most to you? How does your underwriting look?
I'm an active multi-family buyer/invest...
Horacio Gutierrez
Whats the typical average percent for rehab
Hello,What its a typical percent of the ARV for rehab costs on 1500 sqt single family home?
Frank S.
Building small apartment instead of buying - Good or bad idea?
I live in Houston, TX. I've been looking for a small apartment (5-20 units), under $500K, not in section 8 areas, with room for improvements. Does not have to be in Houston but I know Houston the best. I have saved $1...
Jordyn Bash
Seattle Newbie Investor
Hi there,I am looking currently looking at the Seattle market for my first property, ideally a 1bed 1 bath apartment. I would be living in the unit after purchase, but am hoping to eventually rent out. Running some qu...
John McKee
The local government wants to by my land/easement
I have a property in which the local town needs 1,300 square feet of land to widen the road. In concept I'm okay with it, but the project doesn't provide any real value to my property either. In addition to this per...
Calvaire Paschall
Florida Investment Property/Boston Basement ADU/Boston Vacant Lot
I am trying to determine the best decision for my next real estate move. I am considering purchasing another investment property in Jacksonville, FL (2 families) ($120k), converting my basement in Boston, MA, into an ...
Seana Yates
How do you structure "partnerships"
Hi All,New investor here, but I'm a commercial property manager and house hacker so not entirely green. My question is, how do you guys structure partnerships? For example, if I take the DSCR loan myself and use a HEL...