Ryan Befort
Best Way to Learn the Biz?
Hi there,
New to the forum and been reading all of the suggested material. One of the mentions from the article are getting mentors. However, I have a day job as an Underwriter for a well-known insur. corp. Needle...
Michelle S.
Who has done a new Residential home build on their own?
Have you done this on your own without contractors and a builder? What did it cost you and/or how did you successfully cut costs? Permits or no permits?
I'm in Texas, and have acquired a nice piece of 1/2 acre of lan...
Steve Rozenberg
Is it Better to do it Yourself or Pay Someone Else to do it.
Having Your Own Maintenance Contractors Vs. Subbing the Maintenance Work Out?
Evan Ventura
Refinishing Bathroom Tile Floor
Hey everyone,
Has anybody ever refinished (painted) a tile bathroom floor? I will be having a local company reglaze the bath tub/shower walls who also offer a tile painting service. They claim it is durable and water...
Joseph F.
What are the annual expenses of being your own agent?
I am considering getting my real estate license. I plan to buy several properties this year and I am assuming that I will be able to get +/_ 3% of the commission by having my own license.
What expenses will ...
Mackensie Matze
Should I just pay off a renter and call it a stupid tax?
I had a renter cause damage. I deducted $250 from her deposit. (room in my house)I have statement from the plumber she caused the leak, pictures, and receipt from contractor for mold mitigation. The leak went throug...
Keyana Buckner
Seller or Owner Financing
Hey folks,
Im a newbie investor who isn't looking to make my first investment out of state. Seattle is my home for now and where I want to do business but it's intimidating and expensive. I've decided I would like t...
Jocelyn Gardiner
Why isn't the design aspect of REI discussed more often?
I've listened to several podcasts, browsed the forums and read some of the books, but I've yet to find any real emphasis or discussion about the design aspect of real estate investing. It's true I'm a complete novice,...
Chris Witt
Disclosing Previous Inspection Findings?
Question for all the agent/brokers out there. I would like to buy a property that has been contingent twice, each time falling thru after inspection. I understand previous inspections reports are the property of previ...
Michael Plaks
The so-called "STR loophole" - hype or real?
Buckle up. This is a long post addressing many myths around the current obsession with the "STR loophole." And the first of such myths is that it is a loophole. No, it is not. Loopholes are something UNintended. In co...