Marcella Hoard
The Washington Post - Why single family homes are better
The Washington Post recently published an article outlining four reasons why single family home investments are better than apartment complexes. They are summarized below as more favorable financing, easier to sell, m...
David C.
Beware of SEO companies - they're a scam
After reading some posts here, and seeing first hand during many-a-consultation the amount of money people are bilked out of by SEO scam artists and site builders who knowingly have no clue what they're doing, I'm goi...
Peter Doan
Separated electricity meters for in-law unit
Hi,I own a rental house that has two separated units in California. One unit in front and one unit in the back. They all are separated. The unit in the back is an in-law unit. Right now they share a same electricity m...
Raven Parmer
Duplex zoned single family
I'm sure the answer to this question will vary by location, but here goes. We are under contract for a duplex with an additional carriage house apartment in Louisville, Kentucky. This will be a live-in flip, and we p...
Laura Yazdi
What is the best route for this 1031 Exchange Scenario?
I have a condo in Los Angeles that I plan to do a 1031 Exchange within the next year. The property is worth approx. $450k and I will have $300k in cash once it is sold to purchase other investment properties. My ultim...
Zachary Shelley
House Hacking SFR in LA county
Hello everyone! I'm considering house hacking a SFR with my VA loan in LA county by renting out individual rooms and was wondering if any of you had experience at doing this in the past? I'm currently single with no d...
Dustin Smith
Complex Hard Money Question
Hey all,I recently came upon an interesting opportunity to purchase an 8000 sq. ft. 20 bed 7 bath retirement home that I plan to turn into 6 apartments. I figure I can get the property for $210,000 plus closing costs...
John Lyszczyk
Automated Postcard Mailing System?
I bought 500 postcards for my first round of mailing. Does anyone have a fast and cost effective way to attach addresses to these postcards? I have considered Vistaprint mailing labels, but they are a little expensive...
Kevin Farrell
Cost to put separate meters in older multi family
I am looking at a triplex and a six unit. Both were converted from large SFH to multi family a long time ago. The landords currently pay utilities which I think is insane. I want to know if any of you have a rough ide...
Kevin Izquierdo
Bathroom and Kitchen rehab advice
I read an article claiming that the Kitchen and Bathrooms on rentals should be the two places that should really grab your potential tenants attention.
I would like some advice or misconceptions on this, if youve hea...