Kevin H.
Is the "2% rule" a valid way to identify properties in expensive markets?
As a new guy around here, I just read the "Ultimate Beginners Guide" to real estate investment. One thing I found during my reading was the 2% rule of thumb for evaluating properties. This rule suggests that monthly...
Jacob Bindler
Would the buy side agents do this?
Let say you are a buy side agent, and there is an advertising to conduct a 4 hour open house for a seller who sells on his/her own. Let's also assume that you are familiar with the area and have time on this particula...
Autumn G.
Finding and cost of “onsite partner”?
Hello!
I’m under contract on a lake cabin, about 1000 miles away, close to where I grew up.
It’s somewhat rural, but an hour away from a major area of tourism. The numbers based on one spreadsheet I found have me m...
Franklin Marte
Down payment assistance programs
Is it a good idea to use a down payment assistance program? I want to get a house and I don’t have quite enough for a down payment I’m trying to think of ways to come up with a down payment I’m planning to use an FHA ...
Kaylyn T.
Radon test inspection - Anyone know of this and is it necessary?
Hey guys I'm buying a property in mid coast Maine. I currently own a property there which I've had for 15 years, but this time around the inspector is asking if I want to do a Randon air and water test. I had no idea ...
John Do
Quality Property manager needed
It’s hard to find a high quality property manager in the Cincinnati area. I am currently using one at the moment however, I feel like they are not doing a very good job as the unit has been sitting vacant for 3+ month...
Mark Updegraff
Just went to auction, most interesting one I've seen in awhile
I'm always trying to learn more and network more here in Rochester NY. I decided to go check out a tax foreclosure that could be worth while. I've been to quite a number of these, but have only purchased a few. ...
Sean Dezoysa
Common reasons for ownership in a trust?
I notice a decent amount of homes in my area have a trust listed on the title as the owner. This was surprising to me. What are the most common reasons average, non-investor folks would have their home owned by a trus...
Eric Matson
First Time Landlord
So, I'm currently waiting on loan approval, and then plan on buying my first multifamily property. I'm all in on this plan, but can't shake some nerves when it comes to landlording. Is there anything I should know? An...
Noah Brown
Starting out in Multi family housing
Howdy y'all, I am currently looking for a duplex- quadplex to buy north of Dallas,Texas. I am about to get married and the plan is my fiancé and I will live in one unit and rent out the other units. This will be our ...