Eric La Pratt
Cabinet for rentals: Stained or painted & where to buy in Chicago
I'm shopping for cabinets & vanities for 4 kitchens and 4 baths at the same time. I (currently) really love the look of the painted and frameless cabinets right now but I'm fearful that they will:Become dated soon...
Summer Shelton
First RE purchase being large Multi-Family. Recommendations?
I am new to the real estate world. But am highly motivated to jump in. While I've been searching for deals my long term goals are associated more with multi- family. For my first deal, would it be crazy to purchase a ...
Caleb Gray
Sewer Back-up ~10k in Damage
Hello BP!I was on vacation out-of-state last week when every investor's vacation nightmare happened: My tenant called and told me the unit was flooding (being destroyed). I called Service Master and they were able to ...
Ben Sears
Listing Agent Won't Return Phone Calls
Anybody have a listing agent not answer the phone, not return phone calls, voicemail full? It took three weeks for my realtor to get a lockbox code on property we're looking at. We have an offer but the listing agent...
Matt Roberts
Brrrr
I am finishing up rehabbing my second house using the brrrr strategy. Does it make much of a difference which bank I go to for the mortgage? What are the pros and cons of big banks, small banks, credit unions or shoul...
Brandon Carlson
Brokers: How do you recruit realtors to your brokerage?
Hi BP:I have been a Real Estate Salesperson for roughly three years. I am in the process of taking courses to take my broker's exam. My goal is to become a Broker in the next four months. With that being said, how do ...
David Wooten
FLEAS!!! Yes, a lot of them...
Long story short; a house I bought has fleas. Lots of them. Like you walk into the living room and at least 20 are on your pant legs. I've fogged the house twice. I've called in a professional, twice. Anyone have...
Jeremy Hawkinson
What benefits are there for Seller on seller financing?
So I recently reached out to a laundry mat because I heard they might want to sell. I’m more interested in the real estate it sits on primarily because it has corner building that I could open up another coffee shop....
Nick Kalinski
Student Debt Hindering Mortgages From Banks
Long time reader, first post. I recently graduated with an enormous amount of debt (>150,000). This is causing my debt/income ratio to be too great for many traditional lenders. I currently generate $3,200/month wi...
Karthick Bhaskaran
LLC structure for california resident with Indiana properties
Hi Everyone, I need some advice on structuring the LLC's and cost benefits. I'm a California resident planning to live here for at least the next 10 years. I currently own two properties in Indianapolis approx 50k ea...