Ron Brady
Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias
In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue. If it helps...
Mark Sam
$500,000 SFH & $200,000 Cash, 21 year old, What would you?
Hello, I recently got a $500,000 (full equity) condo in California and $200,000 cash. I am 21, have a 751 credit score. No Job, but planning to get a Computer Science degree as a margin of safety & then use it to ...
Agustin Conti
Old Cast Iron Pipes Broken
Hi Everyone,
I am not sure if this would be the right Forum for my issue. I have tenants in a single family home in Hollywood, FL. and there are 2 damaged pipes. The house is from 1969 and the pipes are very old. I ...
Julie Macd
How do you manage your maintenance reserves
Across the forum, we talk about ensuring that you maintain your reserves... but how do you actually manage them on you own the properties? This question is for the properties you plan on holding. If you are flipping, ...
Maria Marrero
Section 8 tenant analysis
So I am trying to help out a single mom not to lose her section 8 but at the same time, I dont want to lose money.She makes only $13,824 A YEAR [or at least thats what she reported on smartmove.com] The rent is $1750...
Scott Rubzin
What does your property management company charge you?
What does your Property Management company charge you?
Do they mark up the invoice if something happens such as a rehab?
Harris Harris
Title Issues causing Nightmare
I bought a house in Austin, TX in July with full cash and spent about $60K renovating the property. I have a buyer for this property, and we are scheduled to close next month. My title company alerted me that the pape...
Tal Shachar
Replacing windows in a 120 years property
Hey there,
Hope I can learn from all the experienced landlords here...
I just had my inspection completed, for an investment townhome I'm interested in Baltimore, MD.The house is ~120 years old, and besides the expe...
Kenzie McIlvoy
Buying a rental with an FHA but not living in it
My husband and I are wrapping up over a year long live in flip at our lake house that we plan to make a STR in the spring. We are under contract to sell our LTR and want to replace it with a second STR. Because we liv...
Jarret Durst
Do not let your emotions control you
I just backed out of a deal that would have been my first property. I was coming up on the end of my negotiated due diligence period. Everything checked out. The inspection went well and I could tell that I found a go...