Joe Xie
Should I pay all cash or take an expensive loan?
I am buying a rental property as Tenancy in Common (TIC) at Bay Area and getting a 250K Fractional TIC loan. The close cost of the loan is close to $6500 including everything which is look high to me and the rate is 4...
Tim Porsche
Effect of Trump's Economic Policies on Interest Rates
Hi All,Just curious to get your opinion on what effect (if any) Trump's economic policies he has outlined would have on interest rates? Also what effect do you see them having on housing prices in general, as well as ...
Heather Horton
Experience in buying real estate in a self-directed IRA?
Does anyone have experience buying real estate in a self-directed IRA? I made an offer today to buy a piece of property in my IRA, but still have some questions. Specifically, I am a real estate agent, so am represe...
Makenzie Boyd
What direct mail lists are working in your market?
Hey guys! We've recently been sending white letters to inheritance leads. However they are not giving us the results we need. We have sent to absentee owner and vacant in the past which was also very wishy washy. I'...
Jeffrey Stasz
HVAC question for the pros
Hey all. I am getting ready to do a new construction project in downtown Charleston SC. My architect suggested taking a look at concealed mini-splits rather than a traditional HVAC system. The systems are a bit more e...
Jeff G.
Things I Don't Understand About Lease Options...
So, all of a sudden I'm hearing a lot about Lease Options again. I thought these things were basically eliminated as a viable investment strategy when Dodd-Frank was enacted. Apparently I was wrong, so naturally I hav...
Jason Muenchow
What would you do? What is the best course of action?
Hello everyone. Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I've got a question regarding a triplex I own and would appreciate suggestions on what I should do with the property. Here are the basics in regards to th...
Laura Martinez
Would you double think renting to someone with big dogs?
Hello! I have a person interested in my rental. It's a nice home with engineered wood floors and laminate throughout the home. Applicants have two big furry dogs. Can't remember the breed right now, but are not an agg...
Thomas Lowe
Writing offers before walk through
How often do you guys write offers before doing a walk through, based on the numbers?I’m looking at small multi family, and I’d like to increase my chances of getting an offer accepted by simply writing more offers. I...
Anthony Buccanero
Becoming A Real Estate Agent
Hello all,I am currently in the process of researching the pros and cons of becoming a real estate agent. Does anyone have any feedback regarding the licensing process, etc? I am from Minnesota so I am looking to co...