Douglas Brown
Burglary at tenant turnover
I'm a relative newcomer to RE investment (2 years, 2 properties in Indianapolis) and this was my first tenant turnover. When the contractor went to make his final inspection of the turnover repairs (nothing major ~$2...
Carol Lee
I am seeking to rent a commerical property
Hi all! I am now exploring the idea of opening a bakery snack retail store. Currently in the process of looking for the perfect location. I have no experience in commercial terminology and seeking help from ...
David Mora
CAN A SELLER BACK OUT OF CONTRACT
I HAVE A PROPERTY UNDER CONTRACT STARTED ESCROW AND NOW THE SELLER SAID BROTHER WANTS HOUSE AND IT SEEMS LIKE SHE MIGHT BE TRYING TO BACK OUT OF CONTRACT MY QUESTION IS DOES SHE LEGALLY HAVE A RIGHT TO DO SO OR CAN...
Chris Pasternak
Raising rent on tenants after purchase of property -- good or bad idea?
Title says it all. The additional details are that the top tenant has been there for 4 years and the bottom tenant has only lived there since August. I was wanting to raise the rent $50-$75 for the top unit (3 be...
Mark S.
Registered Sex Offenders - Avoid The Area?
Many of the properties I've been looking at - in lower income type areas - have a few registered sex offenders on that same street. Is this an immediate no? Would you still invest in that area?I would feel pretty te...
Andrew Lee
Can I be sued by the buyer and realtor?
I listed my home for sell with a realtor without my wife. I signed a contract with a buyer in my name only. My wife doesn't want to sell so she won't sign at closing. Can I be sued by the buyer and Realtor?
Susan W.
SS - How to fight back when Bank asks 20% more after contract signed
The house was listed @ $100k, and I offered $140k. The bank counted to $150k, so I increased my offer to $150k and my cash offer was accepted in June. Contract was signed, both earnest money and fund proof were acce...
Chris Simmons
Duplex purchase 100% financed - Is this worth it?
I am looking to go from 3 single family units to 9 units total by purchasing these 3 duplexes down the street from 2 of my other rentals. They were listed for sale at $155,000 each and did not sell. He has since can...
Bienes Raices
Paranoia about gold ETFs, why?
I've read the conspiracy theories about GLD's gold bars missing from the vault, tungsten filled gold bars, and the fact that GLD will not redeem for physical gold. Most of this seems to be rumor, except for the last o...
Trent Fisher
Permanent residence or vacation?
when buying a place say in the central Florida area, can you see and ROI on buying a place that is more geared towards a vacation place. A place that would have HOA fees plus figuring in for property management or do ...