Christian Carson
Commercial realtors and their faulty analyses
I just got off the phone with a gentleman selling two duplexes in my target buy area. He asserted that the prices asked were a "solid 8.5% cap," but a quick glance at the numbers reveal that all of the soft costs -...
Quinn Falk
Is Iowa a landlord friendly state?
New to investing and wondering if Iowa is landlord friendly state. Looking to low income 4-plex for first purchase. Thanks
Jason R.
Need Advice on Home Warranty Plans
Hello,I am closing on a 3-unit building next week and it was built in 1950 with various aged appliances. What home warranty company do you all recommend? Thanks!
Mike Wafzig
New Investor from Cincinnati, OH
My name is Mike and my wife, Andie, and I have been wanting to get into REI for a long time. Jobs and kids put our plans on a temporary hold for the past several years. We both still work full time jobs, Andie is a ch...
John Fulton
Amazon: Push a button, sell your home?
We are living during the Cambrian explosion of “push a button” products and services. Push a button, get a divorce. Push a button, get a ride, watch a movie, deliver groceries and alcohol. I personally don’t see the d...
Janice R.
Do you give a "tip" to your contractors or repair people?
Hi all,I've been dealing with contractors or subs so much lately and most of the time, I give a 5-15% tip if the job is done well. Recently, an appliance repairman was "hinting" for a tip for a small repair - which I...
Edita D.
Penaltiies due to owing IRS in backtaxes
Hey guys!I submitted all requested paperwork to our accountant on March 30th, 2016. When I had my appointment, I explained that we need to ensure to submit the taxes ON TIME as we may owe in back taxes, in which case ...
Ryan Smith
Deed Type and Title Search
I have a question and wanted to see if someone more knowledgable than myself can provide me with some advice.I have found a property I am interested in purchasing. There are currently 4 years worth of taxes due on th...
Zoran M.
Multifamily Ground-up Development - Diary of a New Build
TLDR: Follow along as my partners and I build a 117-unit, 4-story multifamily community for $22 million in Cleveland, Ohio. The commercial real estate industry has no shortage of mentors, especially those who sell the...
Rachan M.
Landlording from afar
Hope you're having a great day! My hard work over the years has paid off and I have been lucky to have some disposable income to invest. Thinking about buying a rental property in one of the growing cities and renting...