Rose Stuart
I screwed up
Hi everyone. I screwed up. And it is really hurting my pride and bank account. We bought a solid property. A second duplex in our neighborhood. It's a solid B neighborhood near different kinds of employers. It's centr...
Stephen E.
Jingle Bells: Tenant Christmas Gift Ideas
Well, we are getting around to the most wonderful time of the year and that means tenant Christmas gifts. I know some Scrooge like landlords skimp on this but I am convinced that Christmas gifts build good will and ar...
Vladislava Kobeleva
need help figuring out construction costs
Hi All,Pretty excited here, as after about a week, I may be able to lock down a property to wholesale. HOWEVER, I need some help figuring out the cost to repair it.It is a lot that has a construction on it right now,...
Haiyang A.
$8000 closing costs for cash-out refi of a rental property in Cincinnati
I am looking to do a cash-out refinance for a rental property which is located in the Cincinnati area. The quote I'm getting from a local mortgage broker is as follows: 30 year fixed conventional financing, 75% LTV, 7...
Jeff Brenot
Getting an electrical transformer removed from property
Hello BP, I am currently in contract to purchase my first property, and I'm super excited/nervous at the same time. It is a 4-plex in Austin, TX and I plan to occupy one of the units. The back yard is great- each unit...
Carlos Gonzalez
New To Forum
I'd like to say hello to everyone and would like to extend my appreciation to all the posters. I have learned a great deal by reading this forum for the past few weeks. I actually came upon it while browsing other rea...
Christopher McGuire
Would like some feedback on my latest rental purchase
I've been doing this for a few years now and feel like I know what I am doing, but I also know it's good to get feedback from other investors to keep myself in check. I guess I'm looking for validation that I am on th...
Alessandro Pascucci
5 years job - Rent or Buy ? (Fort Myers, Florida)
I am moving in Fort Myers for work and the project forecast is 5 years.I am not sure if buying would be the best option if, after the project will be completed, I will need to move in another location.Is the rent a v...
Grace Donahue
LLCs and Utility Payment
Hey guys,My dad and I were wondering what we should do when it comes to LLC's and Utility payments. Should we have a one LLC to one property ratio or would it be better to have multiple properties under a few LLC's? A...
Tom Goans
Meth Lab Concerns
Meth Lab Concerns
My biggest concern these days is discovering a meth lab in an investment property.
The last time I checked, there is no insurance coverage to protect an investor from the costs and loss. It is my u...