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Hi,
I just wanted to start by saying I pride myself in being a realtor and doing things the right way, which is why I am here seeking advice from the community on their feedback. My question is this.
What if I were ...
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Hey Texas BP!Just got pre-approved by my first lender and I have a question related to our closing costs.I'm planning on purchasing a duplex for around 280,000 with $10,000 down using an FHA loan. After accounting for...
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I am considering going from charging a refundable security deposit vs non refundable fee ($40/booking). If I go with the non refundable fee would I use a liability account?
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I am going to have to review the book What every REI needs to know about cash flow, but for now I would like to know what ratio you all use to determine costs verses potential rent received. As you work on a house an...
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We recently purchased our new home and are in the process of renovating our old home to turn it into a rental property. The house was built in 1880 so much of the layout was done as needed over time and as a result i...
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Hello everyone,I just purchased my first rental, which is duplex. I'm going to live in one unit and rent another one.I have a bunch of questions.1) Duplex is near college and I believe alot of interest to rent unit wi...
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Hey BP I have been scanning properties again and did a drive-by of a property in my neighborhood and it was a fourplex in my neighborhood that was in desperate need of some TLC. The grass looks as though it had not be...
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I own a 1500 ft, 3 bed 2 bath house with 1.8 acres in middle Tennessee, recently remodeled and did some work installing a new filter system for the well, now better than city water. Bought it for $300K and have a mont...
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Good morning everyone,
I'm developing my local LTR search criteria, and would appreciate any input. Please be frank, and let me know what you think. Lance
Criteria:
My ask: I’m looking for a SFH opportunity within ...
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Im setting up a laundry room in a four family in Massachusetts and im Interested in knowing what landlords charge for their coin operated laundry machines. The hot water and electricity supplying the machines will be...