Chandler Alexander
Starting out Out of state investing
Does anyone have any tips on starting out for out of state investing. I found a property that seemed would work but a lender that I was referred to said they wouldn't be able to finance the loan because I lived out of...
Joe Westmoreland
Thinking of partnering up with a contractor to Flip Homes
I am close to completing my first flip, I started out doing all the work, but since I have a full time job and it was taking too long I ended up getting a contractor to help complete it. It looks great. But on to...
Keith Ellis
IL Condo HOA rules amended by property manager (not HOA Board)
I have an Illinois condo unit that I rent out and would like a second opinion about an issue that was debating with the HOA's property manager.The gist is that after signing new tenants to a lease I was hit with a $15...
Jon Dang
Closing soon should I be worried? Vacancy? What to look out for?
Hello BP family,I was scheduled for a closing this Thursday. Quadplex: 2br/1bath, cost $211k, seller pay closing. C class neighborhood. Repair 5k. New roof. Older hvac 12 yrs old.Cash flow:600/month with PMHowever, th...
Nikkiah Wren
About to become homeless, but want to fix and flip
I have a terrible situation going on right now. I am in Southern Maryland's Northern Calvert County. I hate it. I came here for a job in 2010 and did the census. This is my mother's house. I paid my dues and maintaine...
Joel Owens
Upcoming Housing Market Crisis.... Will it happen??
I read a recent article today. Wanted others thoughts on it.Mortgage Home Loan Crisis
Shawn Thom
How much price flexibility on short sales
I'm a newbie and wanting some guidance on short sales. I've been looking at a few that are posted on MLS. They don't seemed to be reduced hardly enough that I can tell. I am wondering how successful I could be a ...
Lesley Resnick
Washer/dryer dishwasher in units
At what level unit do people include a washer/dryer dishwasher? I like to rent to families and that is often an important piece. My goal is to provide a good value to my renters. Do people buy new with a warranty o...
Thomas Fosnaugh
Section 8 Legal Source of Income
I've heard recently that the town I own rentals in (Marion, IA) is saying that section 8 is a "legal source of income" and that you can't say outright "no section 8", etc in your ads.I don't like the idea of being es...
Reggie Nworie
Solutions for Common Concerns from New Real Estate Investors
Introduction: We have found that there are some common worries that many new real estate investors experience. In this post, we outline some of the most common concerns we hear from our clients and share some of the s...