Natalie Kolodij
How plausible is this?
Basically I've come across a really unique property on MLS that is a duplex and SFH on one lot. - Duplex units 2/1, 800sq, basement with W/d - Renting for $1,100 Each-House 2/1 1200, basement with W/d - Renting for $1...
Troy Sheets
Helpful Philadelphia zoning, tax and owner lookup sites
I occasionally meet up with a few newer Philly investors and help them get their bearings as best I can. Many aren't familiar with sites like Atlas, OPA, Tax Balance (BRT) and the zoning guide, so I thought I'd put th...
Paulina Purnama
first Investment 3 plex offer made - appraisal low - bad investment or appraisal off?
Hi guys, I'm sorry if this post does not belong in the Deal Analysis but I'm a first time investor and finally got out of my anaylsis paralysis and made an offer on a 3 plex (converted single family). I used conventio...
Elena Casey
STR Analysis for Dummies
Hi all,Newbie here. Thinking of purchasing an STR condo. It's a bit convoluted because I can use both, the property management company (51%! cost but house keeping/check-in included) or I could bring in the business m...
Ryan Keenan
Va cash out refinance
Hi, was wondering if anyone has done a cash out refinance with a va loan? And will I be obligated to stay there? My loan officer told me that if I'm occupying the property at the time of the refinance than it will not...
Christopher Makestas
New Realtor Investor
Hey guys! I'm brand new to real estate. I got my license recently and I'm currently interviewing various brokerages. I hope to have my license hung by the end of the week.
I'm also an investor...or at least working ...
Andrew Wong
Operating a rental geared towards the elderly?
Real estate guys recently had a podcast that was pretty interesting about targeting the retiring baby boomer demographics: http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://tra...The long story short, they have homes, an...
Kim H.
Cost to Separate Water Meters
I finally got an answer today on the cost to separately meter my intended 9 unit MF property...$8000 per meter just for the capital recovery fee for the city. Then add on any installation charges. I was shocked t...
Ryan Dukelow
Calculating Cashflow
So I'm ready to buy my first SFH rental, but I'm struggling with a few things. I want to know what expenses I MUST account for when calculating rental income minus expenses. (Tax, Insurance, etc.) Also, how do I know ...
Bill Womeldorf
Having tenants pay using internet?
Hi everyone!I am debating weather or not having making a tenant pay rent on a smart phone/ or computer that would require internet is ethical. I would think the vast majority of renters now use internet on the daily a...