Tyler Koller
Baselane Vs Stessa
I have a mix of long term rentals and short term rentals and I'm looking for something to help organize all of my expenses and more. I currently use apartments.co for screening and rent collection. It would be nice if...
Tina Bo
Tenant still in house 1 week before closing
We are purchasing a home that we intend to live in as our primary residence (we have two other investment homes out of state so it's not our first rodeo). We are purchasing the home through the seller and her agent, h...
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Developing Credibility as a young African American Investor
What's a good way to establish credibility when you're young (22) and talking to sellers? I know some people may be skeptical when they see a relatively young investor I feel that's the biggest barrier to overcome. I'...
Jamie Bateman
Note Investing: Predictions for 2022?
Okay note investors, get out your crystal ball. I am curious to hear from experts and newbies alike what their predictions are for next year in the note space. Will we see an increase in inventory? How will expiring e...
Russell Holmes
Escalation clauses can be powerful
Many seasoned Realtors, especially on these forums, likely already know what I'm going to share and use escalations all the time. I didn't break any new ground or invent anything new. I've simply put things I've lear...
Jacoby Atako
Renovating out of state property
Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase 2-3 single family homes out of state. Up to this point I've only owned my primary residences, but I've been able to save up about $150k that isn't doing much in the bank.I still have ...
Eric P.
First time filing taxes as a landlord, questions...
Last year I bought my first two rental properties in Michigan. I've been keeping paper receipts in folders all year (gutted and rehabbed them), didn't really have the time earlier to do anything else with them. Now I ...
Hattie Dizmond
Stupid Newbie question time
I wrote an offer on a property in Richardson, TX today. It's an REO, but the bank is taking all offers. Mine is the first written contract they have received. I offered about 65% of a very conservative ARV - rehab. Th...
Bryan Hancock
Do You Carry Your Properties At Historical Cost Or Mark Them To Market?
When you do your accounting for your PFS, business books, etc. do you carry the projects at historical cost or mark them to market? If you mark them to market how do you determine "true" market value without cheating...
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Steps To Start Lease Option Business
What are the steps to starting a lease option business? Do you start marketing for buyers first then try to find sellers or vice versa?
If you start looking for sellers, do you need to start a post card mailing progr...