Vanessa W.
New Member Post
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am a new member to BP. I am a newly minted attorney, but I am most interested in how to turn real estate investing into a full time profession. I am mostly familiar with investing in re...
Javaras Thomas
Contractor ran off with my Money.
Hello, Maybe someone can help me. I Hire a contractor to do a full rehab on a 6 unit building I bought about 6 months ago, we worked together on a duplex I also own and he did great. After earning my trust I let him ...
John Bradley
Inheriting tenants on my first deal - what does day 1 look like?
Hi All,I close on my first 4-unit soon and am looking for tips on what to expect day 1 as a landlord to look like?Do I go door to door and meet the tenants? send a letter?
Kevin Lanphear
Any banks that offer less than 15-20% conventional loan downpaymt
I am currently trying to find lenders that offer better than a 15 to 20% down payment for a conventional loan on two investment properties new build SFH in North Atlanta area.So far I have been using the preferred len...
Derrick Atkinson
Security systems
Does anyone know of any good home security systems with outside perimeter cameras that doesn't need wifi connections for a student rental?
Ray S.
Marketing my property outside of a realtor
Is there any kind of marketing I can do independently of my real estate agent? If so what should I try? Can I try sending letters or postcards to other co-brokers advertising the property? And if so, would it help to ...
Dan Smith
Duplex in MA
Hey guys,I went to an open house today for a duplex and my Fiancee and I really liked the place!We think we want to make an offer on it, though we want to make sure we are being intelligent about it.(I'm nervous as th...
Duke George Brady
Buying From A Dead Person: CA Affidavit for Real Prop., DE-305
Hello!I've been searching around...tough to find direct answers on this one. Hoping for someone with past experience...About to close my first deal, and I'll be buying vacant land from a person who inherited two parce...
Jim Thomas
Appraised vs Assessed values
In researching properties on a county appraisal district website, I noticed the Appraised and Assessed values aren't always the same. I am unsure what (A) the difference is in the two, as both seem to indicate "est...
Ashton Levarek
What to update in kitchen?
Hi guys! Looking to do a soft remodel on outdated kitchen. First off, yes, wallpaper is going (still debating between painting over OR taking off, redoing drywall & painting fresh) What do I do with the cabinet...