Jake Thompson
When Did You Stop Doing It Yourself and Start Hiring Out?
I'm not sure what category to post this question so I figured this would be a safe bet.When did you make the switch from doing everything yourself to hiring out repair work and rehabs? What was the reason for choosin...
Jen Narragon
How a one bedroom unit is cash flowing Over $6k per month
Cash flowing and it feels so good!! My husband and I bought this 1890's folk Victorian nearly one year ago in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, California. We started renting this un...
Ali Kattan
Selling my own home for profit?
Hello everyone, I have a question that is more personal than business related but is tied to real estate investing. I purchased my first personal home (primary residence) in 2018 at the age of 24. This home has had a ...
Amir Khan
Refinancing apartment complex (10-20unit)
Looking for advice/suggestions. I currently have loan with a bank on my small apartment complex. I've owned it for a year now, I am wanting to refinance and cash out. I have good relations with my existing bank, is it...
Greta Andrews
Attempting to raise money for a triplex that needs repairs
I apologize for the long post to come.
I'm currently under contract for a triplex in my hometown, where I reside. This is not a common occurrence. The seller has own the property for the past 15 years, and has done...
Nabeel Ahmed
Newbie and seeking guidance on buying the first property
I am a newbie and just starting out. I have a stable job and I have always hustled and saved. I also own and live in a single-family house with at least $150K+ equity in it. I live in one of the richest counties in th...
Chris Bluem
STR - City Inspection
Hi!I am about to launch my first STR in south Florida. We just got done doing a full renovation. Our city requires a STR license and city inspection.I was reading through the list of requirements and nothing too bad (...
Andrew Reis
Opening Up Tenant Escrow Account before choosing tenant
Hello - I am told I can open a tenant escrow account before choosing a tenant. How do I open a tenant escrow account without having tenant W9, a SSN and a birthdate? Called one local bank who said I would need my SSN ...
Stacey Schwartz
Depreciation value for rental in owner occupied 2 family
I'm new to this. Bought 1st home as a 2 family fixer upper last year. Taxes are in progress but I am stumped on factoring depreciation value on the rental property. How is the depreciated value calculated for an owner...
Account Closed
Why do landlords pay for the tenants' water?
I notice that water is paid by the landlord sometimes. Why and how would this benefit the landlord?