Matt Slease
Insurance for rental property
About to close on my first rental property (SFH)! Do I need any special insurance other than homeowner's insurance to cover my rental? Should I look into a separate umbrella policy to protect myself as it will not b...
Andrew Wilkins
Tri-plex purchase questions
My wife and I found a property we want to buy yesterday. We are planning on going to view it formally tomorrow. We did drive by the neighborhood to check it out, it's definitely a low income area but has potential. Th...
Matt Zothner
What kinds of returns are you seeing in Raleigh-Durham?
Looking for first deal and finding it difficult to break 1% rule or >5% CaC when evaluating properties in Durham. I know deals are there, but should I mainly be focusing on appreciation rather than monthly cashflow?
Luke Mccandless
Appraisal fee seems really high
My family is being charged $3300 for an appraisal by the bank he is using ( This is for a commercial 11 unit mixed use property in Spokane Wa.) - This seems really high to me ?
Nick Brubaker
W-9 Form and My Lawn Maintenance Guy
Hello all,I have a bit of a sticky situation with the guy that does the yardwork (mowing mainly) on my house. He does a good job. He's reasonably priced. He is flexible as far as scheduling and receiving payment. H...
Natalie Kolodij
What disqualifies a house from financing?
I know that a house needs to be livable for most FHA financing ect....I'm looking for my first live-in flip and I'm basically looking for the crappiest house that will qualify...Is there a list of specific things that...
Tosin Oluwatoye
Switching utility bills to tenant upon new purchase.
I am currently considering a 10 unit (5 duplexes) purchase where the current landlord is responsible for all utility bills and does not have a cap on usage written into any of the leases. Fortunately all 10 units hav...
Brian R.
Owatonna Minnesota property manager
I am about to purchase a duplex, and I am looking for a property manager in Owatonna. Can someone recommend anyone in the area they use?Thanks!
Jacob Henderson
Brainstorming ways to finance second investment property
I am looking to buy my second duplex and am searching for ideas on how to make the financing work. First of all, I am currently house hacking my first duplex and living for free. I bought this about 8 months ago using...
Sheena Lee
Info to collect on tenants-in-place
I’m purchasing a triplex with existing tenants in all 3 units. I will be asking them to complete a form to obtain pertinent information about them. (I am not getting anything but names from the seller---he is very slo...