Peter Fokas
How do you keep premiums low?
My 6 family insurance was 3100 last year and now increased to 3500 this year. What do you guys do in terms of trying to keep insurance premiums low as possible? Do you increase deductible?
Garrett M.
First Potential Deal but Feeling Defeated
I have been looking in a certain area for some time now and about once or twice a month a property pops up that seems much better than those that have been sitting on the market for a while. I now (think) I know wh...
Bruce Valladon
Mobile Park Investing
Hey guys, first time posting here and first time wannabe investor. Had a questions about a small mobile home park that is for sale. It has 12 units on it with laundry facitlity and a small house on the property. Al...
Mikesael Nieves
Fix n Flip Hard money lender
Hello everyone! I read about a real estate strategy that I feel would be a good fit for me but also matches my current goals and interest. I’m just a bit confused on the order of how I should go about things. Example ...
Brent Kiger
Make contractors complete a written contract for each job?
All,Quick question about a construction contract. I recently purchased a single family house and am having a contract repair some foundation work. I was curious how many investors make contracts complete a written con...
Gavin Shuler
Charge for re-keying after tenant move-out
Do you charge tenants a fee for re-keying the door locks upon move out, IF they turn in the keys to you? A co-worker of mine recently mentioned to me there is a re-keying fee ($80) upon move-out that will be subtracte...
Jeremy H.
property tax proration
I noticed the title companies (the ones here I have dealt with anyway) take the number of days the seller occupies and credit the buyer in prorated property tax,To figure the amount per day they take a 1/2 year amount...
Anthony Varela
Beginner with rental condo - looking for next deal
Hi BP, This is my first substantial post. I'm looking for advice and possible ways to navigate through the HOT(!) Portland market as a brand new beginner to investing. My wife and I own two properties. Our pri...
Ryan Thomson
Maximizing Your Tax Benefits as a Real Estate Investor: Strategies to Ask Your CPA
Disclaimer: I am not a
tax professional, so it's always best to consult a tax advisor for your
specific situation.
Investing in real
estate can bring about a lot of financial benefits, but it can also have a
ma...
Nathan Spangler
Financing for Flip Opportunity
I have an opportunity for a flip that would require significant financing. All the hard money lenders I've talked to are saying they require purchase plus rehab to be 70% of ARV. This opportunity doesn't quite fit tha...