Robert Jenkins
Differed sales Trust (1031)
I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the Differed Sales Trust (DST) which is a "legal" substitute for the like kind 1031 exchange.
Where you can exchange from real estate into some sort of "annuity" but you can...
Yacine Rimmo
What do you do of leads from your marketing you won't buy?
Hello fellow investors!I am using different ways to find leads for off-market property while looking a rental investment property and they brought me my first deal which I am working on with my agent hoping to close s...
Brandon G.
Tenant now requesting a receipt for each month's check
Hello all,I have a tenant that has been somewhat of a problem tenant. Disrespectful attitude and began calling about issues more than normal and then won't be available. Now they have asked for a receipt for each mo...
Ben Weis
Partner's parents offering rental as gift to sell for new home
i’d love some help with my first time homebuyer situation. i’m engaged. we live in oakland california my partner’s family is in the bay area. they own several rental properties. they have offered one of their rental p...
Brian Walters
HUD 221 D4
I am looking at a mixed use building development that I was told would qualify for HUD 221 D4 financing. I have seen the pro-forma and it appears that there is no cash down required, but a completed set of constructi...
Steve S.
What do you look for in a rental property?
What do you look for in the ideal rental property? I'm not talking numbers , cap rates , price/ rental income here, and I understand this question is dependent on local markets. If a property is just a product that is...
Account Closed
A/C Unit Died @ My Dallas Rental - What would you do?
It finally happened. Just closed on my first property in Dallas and one month in - the A/C died. Can't blame the inspector too much - he notated that the unit was 20 + years old but didn't actually run it because it...
Henry Valle
Where to create an LLC
I’m starting out in real estate investing, and I’m looking to buy a multi-family property in Vermont from California. Should I create an LLC in one of the friendlier states (Wyoming or Delaware) or directly in Vermon...
Dan Perrott
Bees - are they a landlord responsibility?
Today I received a call from a tenant that bees have invaded and have made a nest in the soffit by the front door. My question is - Is this the responsibility of the landlord to kill off the bees or is it the tenants...
Joseph Platyan
Help Me Analyze This Condo
I am looking at a two story two bedroom condo that is listed at 75K with $1750/year taxes and a $340 condo fee. Condo fee sounds high but it covers heat, exterior maintenance, common area, trash, sewer, etc.
The u...