Chris Clothier
Are Appraisers Hurting Real Estate Values?
I wrote an article for the BP Blog asking a question about real estate appraisers and what role they are playing in holding down real estate values: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/07/18/are-appraisers-pa...
Danny Jimenez
Buying Rentals Out Of State Without Turnkey Companies
Hello Everyone!My S/O and I are currently exploring the option of investing out of state for rental properties and would like to do it on our own(by this I mean no turnkey companies).
Just for some context, We live i...
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We listed for $1900, lots of interest; how do we get $2k?
This is for a SFH rental. We listed for $1900 and have many parties (6-7) trying to get it, with 2-3 very strongly trying to lock it down.How do we propose a higher rent when we have multiple parties trying to "lock i...
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Do nicer finishes decrease turn over rate?
Hi Everyone. I wanted to see what your experience has been with spending a little more on rehab and has that helped to reduce your tenant turnover? Maybe improving kitchen cabinets, countertops and replacing vanities....
Sam Leon
An applicant with a unique request, wants to sign 5 year lease.
I have a unique request from an applicant for my SFR, who is an artist, and wants a five year lease.
His justification is he is an artist, wants a long term lease, to lock in the rent. He and wife, both arti...
Danny Johnson
Direct Mail: Long Copy Vs. Short Copy
My experience:
I've done a lot of mailings in the past to owners of vacant properties that I've found while driving neighborhoods and for out of town owners (compiled from county appraisal data). The mailing sizes w...
Libby Baugher
Should I use 30 yr or 15 yr loan for my rental properties?
I have a question regarding which loan to use for my rental properties. Here is some background on me. I am 51 years old and am just beginning my real estate portfolio. I have a good paying, secure job making 6 figure...
David C.
SDIRA experience - is it really worth the hype?
I have been looking opening a SDIRA. I have read/heard many tout the overall benefits and flexibility of using an SDIRA, but when I looked into it a little more, the SDIRA seemed to lose its luster with several restr...
Sarah Damico
Tenant wants to break lease early- advice please! (CO)
Hi All,
Our tenants moved into our downstairs unit not even a month ago and just asked if they can bring in two cats. The lease clearly states no pets and we are pretty firm on this rule so we let them know that is n...
Vana G.
How can I get an agent to call me back?
In the last few days I've called five different agents on five different MF's (numbers taken from signs on properties) and only one has called me back.
Is there any particular wording I should be using in the...