Marco Werner
Add value through ADU conversion
Hi all, I am looking at a duplex (1500 sqft), which has a large detached garage (~700 sqft floor area). I am thinking of adding 2 stories on top of the garage (essentially rebuilding the garage) and adding north of 10...
Eric Lopez
Finding a Trusted Out-of-State Agent, Contractor, etc.
Dear BP Community,
This is my first post on here! As many of you once were, I am a newbie when it comes to real estate investing. I am trying to figure out how I can find an out-of-state contractor or inspector that ...
Account Closed
Title & Lawyer
Is the title always clean? Do I need a lawyer? Can I get a loan from the same institution or another bank?
I would like to start a small one now.
Leigh Harris
How does a newbie put in offers without looking at property?
Hello!I am a new investor in southern Wisconsin. I was going to start talking to potential buyers through marketing efforts. Now I am afraid to start marketing because I can't go into the properties and view them wit...
Harrison Painter
Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
Does anybody know if something comparable to the "Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009" was hidden in the stimulus package?
I had a few weird emails this morning about gun control and thought...
Tushar Shah
Multiunit Bld - 100 years Old - Diligence Required
Hello BP Members,
I am under a contract for a 8 unit building came on MLS few days back and was hoping to get your opinion on few technical/diligence things given the communities vast experience in investing in mult...
Gangadhar Uppalapati
Charlotte,NC or Atlanta, GA for a 1st time investor of Rentals?
Hi to all BPians out there,please guide me with your expertise in Rentals niche.I'm a newbie to REI space, but sincerely working towards becoming a good one in coming days. Also, joined my local Habitat volunteer prog...
Sonia T.
How to evaluate listing agents - superstars vs mediocre
Hello,How does one evaluate a real estate agent/broker? Is it reasonable to ask for a MLS printout with the following:1) average days on market; 2) percentage removed from market without selling; 3) How close to listi...
Gabriela Angel
Meeting our first tenants tomorrow
Hi, BP community,We are meeting our first tenants tomorrow. I've heard it's best to tell them we are the property management rather than the owners.What other advice do you give?Thanks in advance.
James Hong
Question regarding "turn-key" companies
I am a new investor from the Bay Area looking to buy out-of-state properties with cash flow in mind. Some cities I've been looking into are Indy, Memphis, Kansas City, Toledo, and some others as well. I've come across...