Dan R.
Alternate MH skirting material
Does anyone have any creative ideas regarding materials and/or construction techniques to avoid the plain vanilla vinyl skirting? I think I'll try painted 1"x6" boards with a 1" air gap because I have an abundance of ...
Andrew Halbert
Good places for second property in Southeast MI?
Looking at Buy and Hold # 2. Southeast Michigan market. The area's I'm most interested are St. Claire Shores, Grosse Pointe, etc. I am looking for another 3 and 1 SFR. Mostly I want to stay away from Roseville, Ea...
Bjorn Ahlblad
How often do you inspect your properties?
My lease says I can inspect twice in one year. I think once a year is enough if you screen well, although I did have a serious issue recently in a duplex that was caused mostly by not inspecting, and inadequate screen...
Steven Darrow
Loans for non-warrantable condo buyers?
I'm trying to find a lender that will offer conventional style loans on a non-warrantable condo, specifically in Florida. I've found a few lenders that will offer a portfolio product with 20% down payment, but only of...
Coleen Mathis
Newbi need advice sell/reif?
Hello, I just joined and I am very new to all aspects of real estate investing. My question is: Sell or refi? I own residential property in CA. No mortgage. Valued at $313,00, the house needs some new carpet, linoleu...
James Park
What is your asset allocation between Real Estate, Stock and Cash on hand?
Curious to see how everyone is allocated between Real Estate, Stocks, and Cash, and cash in hand / debt ratio in 2015.No one needs to share their actual numbers, unless you want to, but just percentages.For example, i...
Kal Abhari
ROI in real estate investing?
Hello,I would like to ask seasoned Real Estate investors about what area in Real Estate investing delivers the best ROI?
Ben Leybovich
Interesting Report by Bain & Co.
Came across an interesting capital markets analysis paper by Bain & Co. Some context:According to Wikipedia the total world GDP in 2013 was $75.59 trillionAccording to report, total capital markets in 2010 equale...
Josh Cunningham
Seller giving me a house
I have a seller who bought a house on a land contract and wants to give it to me. To say the contract was basic is an understatement. Explained purchase price, monthly payment (including taxes and insurance), how muc...
Calvin Thomas
Liability protection for main company
I have my portfolio setup in a fairly complex, but prudent way. I have a main LLC, which is a c-Corp. It controls the financial reserves, expenses and payroll. Each property is in it's own LLC owned by the main LLC...