Josh Cordle
knob and tube wiring
I am in the middle of negotiating price on 4 unit house, the place is very clean and very nice, everything is mostly up to date. The only issue is there is still some left over knob and tube wiring in the basement ...
Nik Moushon
Investing in Cicero. Is this a good area?
I've been presented an opportunity for an off market property in Cicero, half a block from the Junior High. I use to live in the west suburbs of Chicago but farther west (Carol Stream). So this area, I've heard of and...
Sarah Buchanan
Prospective tenant with bad credit using parents as cosigners
I listed a townhouse in a very desirable neighborhood outside Portland, OR 1 week ago and have only had 2 serious inquiries. I'm hoping to get it rented out by Sep. The first applicant is a family already living in t...
Sara Zielke
Milwaukee Deal Analysis HELP!
Hello!First time poster and newbie REI. My husband and I have been trying to get into REI for almost a year now. While the market is a bit nuts now (thanks @MarcusAuerbach for your excellent market updates!), even if ...
Travis Hamilton
Landlords / PM's - How do you normally follow up with prospective renters?
This is totally out of my area of interest as it relates to RE right now but I had a couple of interesting experiences when looking for a rental property. So I figured I'd throw it out here and see what everyone's ta...
Michael Meserve
Working with an agent - good idea?
Hi everyone-
I own a few rental properties in Portland Maine. I'm in the processing of adding to my portfolio and this time decided it wasn't worth it to me to work with a buyer's agent. As I check out properties a...
Gerald Harris
Where to find Hard Money Lenders who Lend under 40k?
I have used hard money lending in the past to buy and sell deals. In the State of California, it's different. Prices are much high than the rest o the country.
I currently live in the Charlotte NC area. ...
Andrew T.
Advice: hold or sell?
Beginner seeking wisdom from seasoned investors/professionals :)Context: I currently own a condo (A) in Toronto valued at 470k, owing 170k. Currently rented, net + 445/month. The market is on fire which, admittedly, h...
Harshdeep Gupta
First timer Out of State investor questions
Hey all,I am a new investor, looking to close on my first out of state deal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The property has a value add component to it, so I am trying to tour it virtually with contractors.My question...
Account Closed
Why oh why do so many agents/brokers omit their lic# on biz card & email?
at least here in CA, license law clearly states that 'first point of contact materials' - including BUSINESS CARD & EMAILS - must include their license# as well as an indication as to whether they are an agent, br...