Kevin Lefeuvre
On VRBO, have you chosen damage protection or deposit? Why?
My thoughts:Damage Protection:Goods: The total cash paid by the guest at the time of the booking is less. Makes your property more accessible (at least on the surface).Bad: Has a cost which is not used most of the tim...
Jamie Gruber
Advice on offering on multiple properties
I have a potential opportunity to acquire multiple properties from a single seller and wanted to get some advice from folks. This would be my first time attempting this.
The properties are 4 duplexes (8 units) that ...
Edita D.
eathquake insurance: expensive but necessary?
Question to all investors that have properties in earthquake-prone zones of US: it's REALLY expensive to get your property covered under earthquake insurance... But I am assuming its a necessity. Am I right?
Terry N.
Security deposits and early lease termination
Can a landlord request that the security deposit be forfeited if the renter requests to get out of the lease a month early? I want to work with them but don't think I have anything in the lease that states that they ...
Bernard Royal
Are San Diego and Orange County too expensive for a beginner?
Hello! First and foremost I want to say how much I appreciate all of your advice ahead of time. It has been about 2-3 months that I have been obsessing over the knowledge and practice of real estate investing. Basical...
Steve Cheslock
Small Self Storage Deal - Thoughts/Feedback Appreciated
I'm looking at purchasing a small mom/pop storage facility with a ton of value add opportunity and a little stuck on what to tackle first. Looking to purchase 1.85 total acres with 4 existing buildings up front. I ...
Kenneth Donaghy
San Diego Market Update - May 2020
I've been writing offers everyday for the last couple weeks for my clients, mostly house-hackers buying 1-4 units. Each property has had multiple offers, on average 3-6 offers within the first week (Demand).
San Die...
Brandon Elliott-Pandey
Looking for a Tax PRO
Looking to make a Tax presentation for my Father in Law who LOVES 401k's (with pros and cons) vs investing in real estate as a real estate professional.Would love to have some help here from a licensed professional wh...
Mark Baldwin
Block Foundation w/ cracks and bowing walls
Hi guys. I'm from SoCal and in contract for my first deal - a 3 duplex package out in the mid-west. The inspection report came back and the block foundation for two of the properties are in poor condition. Some of ...
Melanie Johnson
Pay off all Credit Card Debt Before First REI Deal?
Hi everyone! I'm new to the forums and to REI. I haven't done my first deal yet. Actually, my husband and I nearly bought a place earlier this year. That place fell through at the last minute, but although I was hugel...