Brian Pellerin
Dallas / Fort Worth - DFW List of REIAs
After seeing the interest in the DFW BP meetup and noticing many new investors clamoring for a place to meet, I figured it might be worthwhile to post a collective list of the DFW REIAs that I'm familiar with and a li...
Andrew DeB
Tenants that try to use damage deposit as last months rent
So i've come across this situation for the 3rd time in 3 years of landlording. A tenant has financial issues and starts paying rent a week or two late every month. Then they tell me they are moving because they can't ...
Kimberly Kesterke
Should I be required to change a light bulb for a tenant?
I wanted to get your thoughts: In my lease, I state that any repairs less that $100.00 are the responsibility of the tenant. I have a younger tenant who is asking me to send someone out to change a lightbulb. I sent o...
Katherine Nguyen
Newbie in San Francisco looking for buy and hold in the San Jose area
Hi everyone,My husband and I are looking in the San Jose area to buy a multi-family home. We have a prospect that is asking $699,000 for a duplex. After looking at the open house we like that there is great potential....
Alan L Donald
"Subject To" Purchases
What happens with taxes and insurance in a "subject to" purchase? I assume the lender mostly doesn't care who the house belongs to, as long as the mortgage is being paid? What about the escrowing of taxes (new rate) a...
Michael Daharsh
Passive Syndication vs. Getting Hands On
I recently read the book, “The Perfect Investment” by Paul Moore. Good Read. To sum it up in a sentence, Moore believe that investing in proven syndicators, with proven managers, in a growing market is the perfect inv...
Julie Falen
Subject-2 buyer not performing
I sold a property Sub 2 in 2013 on a 5-year balloon. No escrow. Buyer sold the contract to someone else. Balloon was due in 2018. He has not performed, has not paid taxes or insurance so my balance went way up with ...
Chris Taylor
Is Craigslist a Legit Option?
So I have a few methods I’m trying for finding investment properties. My HELOC was just approved and processed last week but I’ve been actively looking the past few months. Method 1I look online at Realtor.com, Zill...
Robert Leitner
Fair cost for appraisal
Hi all, I was buying an investment property in Phoenix, which I backed out of today after learning of HOA restrictions. I contacted my broker and asked him to hold the appraisal, unfortunately found out today that I m...
David Li
Utah market analysis
Hello everyone, it’s a weird time we r in. I’m just wondering what’s ur thoughts on the Utah local real estate going forward? Any opinions r much appreciated :)