Daniel Meyer
What to include in a new lease (Chicago)?
Hi everyone! I have some questions about leases.
We bought a 3 unit last year; they were all rented out and did not have to deal with leases. Now, one of the units is up for renewal. I do not want to renew the unit ...
Craig Moore
What management fees have you experienced?
Hi BP,I'm entertaining the idea of starting my own residential property management company. I currently work in commercial real estate as a property manager and I would like to take this experience and start my own pr...
AJ Wong
Overcoming STR search regulations, frustrations and hesitations: There is no STR Hack
Luck is a good servant but poor master. If you're the type of investor to leave lucrative vacation rental investment to luck, then this post is not for you..It is intended for those that are looking for a fool proof s...
Dan Chandler
Condo vs Single Family Homes
I'm debating where to make my first investment for a rental property. I have always considered a single family but I'm now thinking a condo might be safer way to go since I'm still new. Any words of wisdom from expe...
Ashley Benning
San Fernando Valley native looking at REI of the flipping variety
Hello, everyone!I grew up in the San Fernando Valley outside of Los Angeles and am excited (and a bit nervous) about getting starting with REI in the area. I am under contract to sell my house in Arizona (moved there ...
Anna Stephens
buying a foreclosure to flip
I am just getting started with real estate investing, and have found a home on Zillow being sold by the bank for $71,000. It was foreclosed to the lender for $95,200. I'm not really sure what that means as far as th...
Hugo Arce Hodgson
VA Lending Practices
Hello BP, I have a question with regards to a scenario that I am facing with my VA loans. I'll provide some background info. I am currently working as an overseas contractor after finishing active duty I stil...
Debbie Berg
building more vacation cabins as a tax shelter?
Let's say someone had gotten a chunk of money, this year, and wanted to invest it to avoid as much tax as possible. Here's my idea, maybe someone can tell me if or why it is flawed... yep, I'm a newbie. I'll admit t...
Juan Delacruz
Just got approved up to 400k looking Nothern nj
Am a complete newbie to real estate.....am looking in union county, Essex, however open to other places....there’s a low volume of houses in the market cause prices to shoot up and potential buyers putting higher offe...
Ashley Mikulik
Average Realtor Commission
Can anyone give me an idea of how much the average Realtor makes in commission for a property?
(I know it depends on how much the property sells for... but can you guys give me an approximate % of sale price or dolla...