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I currently own a single family residence in West Bradenton Florida. Immediately after purchase, I placed an annual renter in it. Things have been excellent but as we are nearing the end of the lease agreement I feel ...
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As an aspiring real estate investor and agent, my current biggest priority is to provide value to others. I am eager to network with likeminded individuals within the real estate industry and was wondering the best wa...
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I noticed this property back in October when I was exploring properties in my area and it kind of de-motivated me because it seemed like such a great deal I couldn't afford. 4 unit in Montgomery, AL listed for $166K, ...
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Hi. We have a 5 unit property in Willimantic , CT. We had an inspection by the fire marshall, and he gave us a long list of things to correct. He wants us to install permanent heating in all the bedrooms which will...
Hey all, I was hoping I could get some help in knowing what are the standards a property must pass. I am a Realtor helping a buyer using a VA loan. Must it be in perfect livable condition ? Are some blemishes ok ? To ...
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My wife and moved out of our primary residence a little over a year ago. We got it rent ready (new carpet, paint, replaced the last of the white appliances with stainless, LVP downstairs...). After our first tenants...
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How do you guys budget for repairs and capex expenses when estimating cash flow. I have heard people recommend using a percentage of rent but that method doesn't seem practical to me for a variety of reasons. Are ther...
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I am finishing a gut rehab and want to refinance out of the FHA 203k loan I currently have. However, I worry I may have started the refinance process too quickly, as the contractor may be working on a few small items ...
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I had some tenants move out. They were there for a little over a year. The security deposit was $550. The carpet was brand new, is now trash. I read carpet has a 3 year lifespan. So when I get the quote for the carpe...
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AB1482 states that "single-family homes/condos (residential real property that is alienable separate from the title to any other dwelling unit) are exempt from AB 1482 if (1) the owner is not a real estate investment ...