I've been looking for a larger multifamily building in my area lately. I've decided I will use a property manager, but at what point do you need an onsite manager and/or handyman? I have a 90 unit under contract rig...
I own a rental in a condo association and I think the dues are a little high. Is there anything I can do to reduce them? Can I talk with the board, or would I have to actually get myself on the board. Has anyone had a...
So there's supposed to be a massive snowstorm in Midwest over next couple of days. Up to 18 inches of snow. Do you guys do anything to prepare your rental properties for a snowstorm like this? Anything you guys tell y...
I am very serious about leaving the SS business..I have encountered lots of desapointments these last 6 to 8 months and the future is not looking very bright with all this Fraud talk crap. I will star pushing more tow...
In an environment with few defined benefits, zero pensions and crappy 401ks when will we begin to value productive employees?
My sister and I were discussing work ethic. She is salaried and ask t...
Hi guys,
Im new to all this. I've been reading these forums the last few days and I think I'm more confused now than before I started. So many acronyms and topics discussed that I have no basic understanding to kno...
The 50% and 2% are good rules of thumb, but what are your specific criteria in your area(s)? How stringent are your requirements and how often do you reevaluate them?
I'm trying to figure out how specific most invest...
This one's complex and I need immediate input, so I thought I'd post it here. Feel free to move it to Landlording if it would fit better there.
This is a semi-cry story, and it...
So I contacted a FSBO today (she has not marketed the property at all except to put a sign in her yard). She is a widow that is motivated to sell in order to prevent having to keep up the property any longer. She sa...
I have an opportunity to purchase an off market 2-unit property in the Elysian Heights section of Echo Park.To those familiar with the market:First and foremost, the property would be my primary residence and would gr...