Dayne Keenan
Stay in college or get into RE now?
I am currently going into my junior year of college and still have no idea how I want to use my major for my future job. I am fascinated with houses and have been looking strongly into getting into real estate. Weathe...
Ry Eikleberry
Phoenix Newbie trying to start with 1031 exchange
I'm in a unique situation (like most) and have began seriously considering real estate investing as revenue source for my family. I'm a professional racehorse jockey and often so busy with that life I seldom have had ...
Jeffrey Ward
Baltimore "Cheap" Houses
Has anyone in the Baltimore area looked into any of these really cheap but beat down houses? Does it pay off to fix and rent or BRRRR them? For instance,https://www.redfin.com/MD/Baltimore/2732-Wilkens-Ave-21223/home/...
Brandon Schlichter
Cash-out refi strategy? (1st bank denied me).
I currently hold two rental properties. One is in the final stages of being rehabbed and the other is done, waiting to be filled by a tenant.
I just applied for a refinance mortgage for the two properties and ...
Bob Malecki
Seller's last assignment on 1st position note not recorded?
I'm working with a seller on FCI Exchange who has not recorded his assignment and says: "We don't record our position until it is under contract. FCI can record our assignment at time of close." This does not seem ...
Tim J
How to determine building value for depreciation
I'm in a bit of a quandary at the moment. I purchased a property in pretty bad shape for about $1 million last year and spent about $500,000 on what ended up being a MAJOR rehab project. The city assessed the value ...
Jen Harwood
Have prior landlord references been helpful in tenant screening?
Hi all,I've thus far been fairly lucky with tenants in my two SFH rentals, but did have one bad experience. We had checked with our tenant's last landlord, and while she did not lavish her with praise, she didn't say ...
Ally Kumar
53 year old duplex, too old as an investment?
Considering a duplex that is 53 years old, has not had plumbing or electric upgrade. Recent inspection provided by seller indicates minor issues with plumbing and makes note of older electric. Needs a new roof (that w...
Heather Harrison
Getting Educated enough to DO SOMETHING
Hello everyone,I have been educating myself through audio books, and REIA meetings for about a year now, but still feel like I do not know enough to really GET STARTED.As a stay at home mom to a highly needy toddler, ...
Alex Aguilar
Property management buffalo, ny
About to close on a duplex in Buffalo, NY. Anyone have recommendations on property management companies?