Nick Horob
Direct Marketing - First call = 88 year-old who owns 50+ houses
I recently started a direct mail campaign in Fargo, ND.I received my first call today from an 88 year-old investor who owns 50+ houses in the area. We had a very good, lengthy conversation about his background.He's i...
Jef A.
Rehab while working full time?
I am interested in purchasing a single family unit but have concerns about dealing with a contractor to perform the work when i work full time. Any advice for finding a reliable/trustworthy contractor? The home needs ...
Sam Garner
Question about practice contract
Hey guys, thanks for your time. I'm doing some practice scenarios before I take my Real Estate license test, and there's one thing I still am having a slight issue wrapping my head around, which is representation. Her...
Gusatvus Johnson
Is solid-surface/granite countertop worth it in rental?
I'm redoing the kitchen in a 4-bedroom rental. The Realtor I work with strongly recommends putting in solid-surface (i.e., Corian or similar) or granite rather than laminate for the countertop. The price for laminate ...
Joshua Goston
Rental Property Investment Strategy
Hey guys, So I've been studying investing in real estate properties for a little while now. I've put together the beginnings of an investment strategy draft. It's laid out in order and is set up so that indented bulle...
Alex Santini
My Financial Plan
It's likely I conceived the most horrendous financial plan many of you have seen in a long time, so if anyone would like to save me from my ignorance I would be more than indebted to you. In short I would like to take...
Kimberly T.
Sewer drain leak, water damage. What to do now about insurance claim?
Hi all, I just discovered this site when researching how to handle my current situation, looks like a great resource! I'll post in the new member forum, but in the mean time, I am looking for some advice about our...
Dane Peterson
Help,Setting "Qualification Standards" For Prospective Tenants...
Morning BP, Been reading @Brandon Turner book "Managing Rental Properties" because Friday we'll be closing on our very FIRST RENTAL property (very excited to reach this goal of 2016)!My duplex is in one of the lower i...
Matt C.
Vacant Lot Purchase Agreement
I am looking to purchase a vacant lot in San Diego for the purpose of building a spec home. I have already spoken with the land owners and they are expecting my contract in the next day or 2. What is the appropriate l...
Vanessa Brostovski
PEST CONTROL
I recently looked at a home that I'm doing numbers on. The only problem is, how do I estimate pest control into my repair costs unless I get an inspection done? Is there any other way to estimate it now or should I ...