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I was doing a property drive-by the other day and noticed one of those Wal-Mart variety 3' swimming pools in the backyard of one of our SFR's. I've never had a tenant install a pool before.
After consulting with my ...
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Hi All,Was recently having trouble with a tenant and noticed that rent has consistently been paid late and in increments. Reached out to the property manager to see if the tenant had vocalized financial hardships, if ...
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Hi, Steve here. I am very new and right now in the obvious learning phase. I really want a local mentor here in Grand Rapids Mi. I have sent out emails offering to clean vacancies, answer phones, run errands, take ph...
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Hello, I would like to purchase an investment property within 200K price range in Florida, and I am exploring Orlando area . I prefer newer homes in good neighborhoods that can generate good cash flow. I would appreci...
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Does anyone use freedom soft, how does it compare to podio? I cannot find pricing online. It seems to be a one stop shop, but thing like that are hard to believe.
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I found a house on my own and have done 100% of negotiations thus far by myself. The seller is a FSBO obviously, I'm figuring I'm going to have to pay my agent a commission but can I figure that commission into my loa...
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I know the BRRRR method is the buzzword these days on BP and for good reason! It's the best way (that I know of) to buy and hold real estate. In my experience with the couple I've done previously, there are different ...
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Good Morning Everyone, I wanted to learn what other folks are using for tenant background, credit and criminal checks. Our current process is thru a website called Avail and that has been pretty smooth but the appli...
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Please provide your best strategy for selling turnkey properties. I'm rethinking my 2014 approach. Thx1. What Cap rates?2. Do you guarantee rents for 4-6 months?3. Do you offer repair warranty?4. Should property...
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The Basics: Upper/Lower duplex in Wausau, Wisconsin. 1910 square feet, lower is 3 bed/1 bath, upper is 2 bed/1 bath. Built in 1900. Lower is currently rented for $550/month, upper is vacant. Neighborhood is borderline...