Mark M.
Cracks in the Plaster - Demo/Repair/Cost Questions
Hey everyone,Bear with me since this is my first post regarding this topic. DescriptionCracks are starting to show in the stairwell on the 3rd floor of my first rental which is an old home that's getting older. It's ...
Vlad K.
Real Estate Agent Contract - Is this normal?
So I’m making an offer on a place in Pittsburgh, PA and my realtor sent over the purchase agreement and agent contract. I’ve never seen a contract like this (my other property is in OH and my friends have purchased i...
Annetta B.
Should you take all the drywall out or leave the good bits.
I have taken drywall off all the exterior walls but left the inside walls. The drywall is a bit bumpy, smelly and in need of some repair. The electrician suggests i take out all drywall but thats more demolition cost,...
Account Closed
Need Financing help
Hello, Before anyone judges me, I want to be open and honest. I am hoping to find some one who is a real estate investor and is willing to share their wisdom so to speak. I learn best first hand. SO to me having some...
Gabriel Miller
Emerging Markets: How to find them. A book that "helps".
I am looking to invest up to $200K cash in apartment buildings anywhere in the US. I am struggling to down select markets to build relationships in so I can get deal flow.In 2008 David Lindahl published "Emerging Rea...
Jason Riddle
Renovating a Property
Against everyone's advice, I decided to do some renovations in San Antonio while living out-of-state in San Francisco. Now that I have some battle scars from this good learning experience, I have some questions
1) As...
Devin Olson
Could use some honest feedback!
This post has 2 major questions that could use your honest feedback!
Situation #1 : Earning more to buy more real estate.
Currently working as a customer success manager with a really great company, But I desire t...
Joshua Michael Hauman
A Realistic Timeline for Flipping Houses
Every project I’ve done has had different requirements and dependencies. Understanding the key phases helps me form a structure on how long it’s going to take so I can effectively manage the timeframe and communicate ...
Joseph F.
Paint? Light Bulbs? Batteries?
My rentals are in NY state. I recently had a tenant move out after 18 months. The place was left in fair condition. I still spent several hours putting in light bulbs, batteries in the smoke alarms and CO detect...
Ginger Spurlin
Quickly Becoming Over Leveraged on Credit Card renovating a House.
What do you when you used credit card debt to renovate a house that was over budget and still need to finish the renovation?