Mayer M.
How are you dealing with increased costs to build?
Hey!So how is everyone handling the increased development costs, particularly the dramatic increase in lumber prices?I have started to see people put projects on hold hoping that material costs come down, but will the...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: what’s the average cost per sqft to rehab?
Welcome to the new Question of the Week! It looks like estimating rehab is a big hurdle, so let’s get talking!
Make sure to vote in our poll and mention your location and average in our post. If you can give ballpark...
Bjorn Nielsen
Have any of you worked with RETA/International Living?
I’ve been looking into RETA deals (Real Estate Trend Alert) from International Living. The lead guy, Ronan McMahon, presents some compelling deals. I am curious though, if these deals are as sweet as they sound...I’m ...
J. B.
Tenant damage; low remodel bid; high remodel costs... Now what?
Age 40. Owner of a singe-family rental homePurchase price 15 years ago: $200,000 (zero down payment)Current value: $400,000+Current mortgage: 20-year fixed with 19 years remaining @ 2.875%Seeking advice and opinion...
Account Closed
WSJ article on impending CRE bubble
Not really treading any new ground here, but interesting read in the WSJ this morning. http://www.wsj.com/articles/surge-in-commercial-re...We've got a number of clients active in South Florida (Miami) and they (and ...
Missy H.
Kids upstairs are running around and making noise
I have a two family and just rented out the upstairs to a couple with two young kids. The husband has excellent references and has been paying the rent on time. They want to live there long term and he has even done...
Robin Simon
Medium Term Rentals - Next Big Thing?
Are "Medium Term Rentals" (1-2 month stays) the next big thing? I tend to think so as owners can trade max profits for lower costs, booking certainty & perhaps most importantly much lower regulation risk (most STR...
Justin Jarboe
LEASE ADDENDUMS? What extras do you add to your lease
What are your favorite add ons to add to your lease? Do you have an addendum to your standard residential lease? Examples: Smoking is prohibited in the unit. LANDLORD permits the use of parking space #XXXX t...
Alton P.
Opinions on Hawaii Short Term Rentals
Would like some feedback on options from people in the know on Hawaii (or Miami). Got about $5.3M to deploy somewhere through an LLC. Considering an all cash purchase to "park and profit," but open to debt. Considerin...
Henry Clark
Belize Teak Plantation
Actually started this venture about 3 years ago. I might get some activities out of time sequence. Sit back and grab some popcorn.I will chop this up into smaller segments, so each one isn't too long of a read and h...