Jon Graham
Rehab strategy - spit and polish or full rehab
I'm an investor in NW Indiana. We have done a few successful flips over the last couple years. On the houses we have done, our strategy has been to do a quality rehab and try to drive up the resale value of the house....
Matthew Hamilton
Leave Law Enforcement to become an agent?
I am currently a full time corrections officer. I have become infatuated in real estate and my end goal is to have enough passive income to supplement my w2 income. I am 25 with relatively low bills and no kids. I kno...
Paul Winka
Hardwood floors for newbie DIYer.
A rehab is nearly done and the occupancy permit will be granted shortly afterward. I still have to take care of the hardwood floors and paint after moving in. The painting shouldn't be too bad, but about those floors,...
Tim G.
Trials and tribulations of my first flip!
Welcome to my thread! I'm going to use this thread as my blog on my 1st rehab property. I ultimately want to get into rental properties and plan to use the profits (hopefully) from this flip to purchase the first ...
Jennifer H.
Should you rent to a tenant who filed Chapter 13 Bankruptcy one year ago?
What are your thoughts to renting to a tenant who went under Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Tenant that applied has a very low credit score of 545 and is under Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Credit check reported bankruptcy on ...
Brent Bridgman
Than Merrill?
Have any of you heard of Than Merrill? I just saw an ad on Facebook saying that he was offering real estate training seminars in Indianapolis. Have any of you attended? Just curious to see what you all thought. Thanks...
Jeff Morelock
Seven Questions Inexperienced Wholesalers Hate
Are you going to risk thousands of dollars buying a property from a wholesaler? You better make sure they know what they’re doing, or you can lose every single penny.By asking seven simple questions, you can separat...
Avtandil G.
Strategies for dealing w/ MFR brokers (who fudge numbers)
Hey folksI've been looking to buy a couple small (6 to 10 units) MFR. I'n looking to get 7%-8% CAP c-o-c. Have been scouting usual sources like MLS, Loopnet, Marcus... Plenty of fish in metros I'm interested, advertis...
Joe Strickley
CRE Buyer's Broker
Is there such a thing? Any mentors out there? I want to make some investments, tried to put together a team of specialist CPA, attorney, and broker, but it fell at the first hurdle. It seems brokers just want to sell ...
Emil Pinlac
Is the 2% Rule a Myth for MFH in Sacramento, CA??
Hi All! For those who have chosen to set up roots and invest in the small, multi-family real estate space in Sacramento - have you been able to find any turnkey duplex/triplex/quadplexes that would fit the 2% rule? Th...