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I am under contract on a property in San Diego. The only contingency remaining is that the tenants must be out prior to close of escrow. The sellers are out of state and would like me to have a conversation with the...
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Good afternoon everyone,
Looking for feedback on how you all handle rent increases. Do you just send the tenant a letter notifying them of the increase without having to agree or sign anything or have them sign a let...
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We've tried multiple different ways to say "What is the lowest you will take for the house?" and the seller keeps telling us to make him an offer. Without trying to offend the seller or go way over what he was origina...
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I am in PA. I am trying to refii a couple of SFH's. I have done this before...went through the whole process, credit check and all only to be SUPER lowballed on the appraisal. Is there anyone who will do the appr...
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This is a common concern that some people think about when it comes to investing in real estate or practically any other asset. Is now the right time to do that? What if the market crashes?
While that’s a fair concer...
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I’m looking to help a young couple get into a home with a lease option. What are the nuts and bolts of this opportunity? What strategy is best with this unique situation? The home isn’t purchased yet. I have financing...
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This is my first rental property so obviously I am a newbie and just starting out. I appreciate all the inputs from you all.I am buying this property which has a tenant in it. The owner sent me a lease agreement which...
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Hi all, Curious if anyone has ever put together a deal like this. So I have some elderly family member that owns a nice property. I often do general maintenance, or landscaping chores just to help them out. The proper...
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Say you’ve bought a 24-unit apartment building that generates $24,000/month in revenue ($1,000 per unit). This is a value-add, and you think you can improve the rents from $1,000 to $1,400, which would equal to revenu...
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Any advice on short sales? I am a new investor. Properties are going so fast on the market this past year and now current year. I found a short sale that is offering a USDA loan. What is everyones thoughts on Short Sa...