Chris Martin
Zillow (Wake county) facts and figures...
Zillow started operating (buying) in Wake county in 2019Q1, specifically on 3/14/19 with a $312,000 purchase. Since Zillow doesn't hold property in their own name, and the holding company names that are disclosed by Z...
DAVID GAGE
Whats the best security system for personal residence?
I'm looking to get a new security system for my personal residence and was wondering if anyone could recommend what systems the best. I've thought about installing it myself but wasn't sure if its cost effective or sh...
Gregory Childs
Flipping and Theft
So here's my dilemma. Normally to reduce DOM we include really nice appliances, or we stage the property, or we include some "bling" type features to make sure our rehabbed properties get on our retail buyer's short-l...
Frank Apap
Evaluation Spreadsheet
As part of the research into getting my feet wet with real estate investing a put together a little spreadsheet to evaluate potential pieces of property. The spreadsheet makes some assumptions but given my lack of ex...
Robert Mayo
Smells like a rose or a fish?
The numbers on this deal seem excellent, but I need help on due dilgence. This smells fishy to me.
Tri-plex with 1/1, 1/1, and 2/1. Rent $400, $400, $500. REO asking price $35k, located in neigh...
Jessica Hughes
Duplex cash flow question!
Hi, I am new to investing and I am looking for my second deal. There is a duplex for sale that is actually a 15 minute walk from my house. Great school district, fast growing area, pleasant middle class neighborhood. ...
Daniel Smyth
There is a Car Wash in my area that is boarded up.
There is a Car Wash in my area that is boarded up. Anyone have experience with buying and Holding a Car Wash?I would like to talk!Thanks!
Michael Standish
Office Building comps/analysis
I’m evaluating a commercial deal in my neighborhood and need to insight into analyzing the deal and finding comps.Summary:Off-Market Deal - 4 unit office spaceEach unit approx 825sqft Currently 75% occupiedAsking pric...
Bryan Hancock
Higher And Better Use: Burying Dead People Or Residential Development?
We have located an owner in town that has many lots we'd like to purchase in a gentrifying area of town. The owner is in the funeral business and I am wondering if an offer from someone looking to develop housing on ...
Jeff Goldstein
Replace single white appliance with SS?
We have a rental property that is about to be rented out again. All of the appliances are white and the oven is on it's last legs. I've read plenty of support for purchasing SS for rentals, but what about just one? ...