Michelle Marty
Getting burnt out with tenants
I have a 4 unit building that has been a huge headache. I purchased it from a couple that were burnt out on landlording and sold at a loss to get out of it. I now see why.! I have more trouble with this building than ...
Daniel H.
Contracts
I recently signed a contract to have some work done on my buildings. I paid 50% upon signing the contract. Before even starting the job, the contractor is saying he talked to his engineer and the job is going to cos...
John K.
Tenant keeps overpaying by $2
This one is a puzzler. So I have a tenant who is overpaying by $2/month. The tenant receives a weird amount (for round numbers for this example), lets say 101 dollars from housing assistance, and then also mails ...
Patrick Thomas Dickinson
Purchasing a property in SF bay area/ Sacramento region
Hey BP folks; Here's my situation. Me and Girlfriend are preapproved for 1,000,000 in loan together, I have 125,000$ to 140,000$ liquid cash to be used as down payment on whatever property we chose to purchase. Just l...
Owen Thornton
Contractor and Building
I am a huge fan of the business of building. I have been interested in becoming a general contractor, as I am 18 and looking for experience and to continue my love of real estate. My grandfather was a licensed contrac...
Alex Johnson
LLC Name sufficient for close?
Need to close escrow on a transaction on Monday, October 13. It happened fast. And I need a new LLC to take title with. If I reserve a name officially, can I use that even if the rest of the process is not finished?Pl...
Bob Shome
lack of suitable properties
Are others finding it harder to find good properties right now? In my area it seems to be the case. I try to find purchase in the 50-60% of improved value range, putting in 20% and making 30-40%. I am doing most of...
Vincent Cholewa
Representing Boston MA
Profit seekers, I want to take the time to introduce myself to this vast community. I am an investor by profession but a novice when it comes to real estate. I am looking to expand my portfolio and explore new inve...
Chris Penny
What improvements lead to higher rents
Hello, All. Putting in a bid on a 10 unit apartment building. Following the BRRR formula, I will be looking to improve the property, raise the rents and refinance. My question is what improvements will give me the m...
Matt Dickens
Solar Power Use as Renter-Acquisition Strategy
Hey All,
I recently just finished reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about the continuing rise of renewable energy sources led by their increase in efficiency and drop in implementation cost. I live and do...