Niles Crum
Confirming Landlord on Application
I have a gut feeling that a prospective tenant is supplying false information on the application. The landlord was "glowing" about her as a tenant. I tried a free phone lookup to confirm the number belongs to the na...
Bryan Hancock
Best Real Estate Markets Post Depression
I haven't seen much discussion on targeted real estate markets and I don't see this category on the forum. Rich's post caused me to wonder what RE markets everyone thinks are the best to invest in. Where are you inv...
Karim Shah
Land Contracts vs Traditional Sales
I'm looking to sell some rehabbed properties in SE Michigan. The properties are in B/C type neighbourhoods and I'm considering whether it will be easier and quicker to sell them using land contracts compared to conven...
Joseph M.
Is a 15% Cash on Cash Return Realistic Long Term?
I am currently setting up my goals and would like to be realistic in my projected returns, because a couple of percentage points make such a huge difference.My goal is to use $60K of my own cash from income or to use ...
Mike Rubin
Is there anything to do with $2,000?
Is there anything I can do with a $2,000 budget which deals with real estate?
Maria S.
How do I quit being a SOFTY LANDLORD?!
***think AA meeting*** Hi my name is Maria and I am guilty of being a softy landlord. First step to recovery is recognition right? How often do I raise rents? I have been used to renting during the recession. I have ...
Mark Vieira
How much does costar cost?
Can anyone give any insight as to what costar costs? I know it varies, and their website is very ambiguous, but I wanted to see if anyone knew what it would cost for a single license for a small investing business. I ...
Shawn Wilson
Need some guidance...
Here's my current situation...we have a home that we lived in for over a decade. It's worth $255k and we owe $140k. Monthly mortgage (escrow included) is $1188. Great interest rate of 3.25% and it's in a wonderful are...
Bobby Valcin
Cobb County GA basement rental
I have recently been looking into properties in Marietta, GA. My family and I are considering relocating to that area. If we do end up going that route, I was thinking it might be a good idea to rent out the basement ...
Jamaal Smith
My monthly tax payment increased by a $600
Hello,I hope this message finds everyone well. My monthly tax payment on my 4-plex went from $1200 to $1800. It is located in Irving TX and is owner occupied. I am also a veteran if that is relevant.I was told I neede...