Jonathan G.
Is there an impending rental price bubble?
So I have been thinking recently about the market recovery we have been seeing over the last few years. It seems like last year and this year the pre bubble 600-900K + market is recovering and the pre bubble 200-300 ...
Josh Cordle
Negotiating Pricing
When you buy a property, for a buy and hold strategy. What do you typical try to buy the property for? I've read several articles saying 80% of the market value. If I wanted to buy a property that's assessed at 250K a...
Joe Taylor
Tax treatment of a tenant requested remodel
Hello everyone,I'm seeking opinions on the tax treatment of remodeling in certain situations. For example, let's pretend I purchase a house for $90K, misc rehab is $10K, so I'm "all-in" rent-ready at $100K and adverti...
Tony White
raising rent rates?
I am looking at buying a duplex that is already rented but needs some cosmetic upgrades (exterior paint, gutters, lawn care). My question is that once I make the upgrades and the rentals are worth more per month, how ...
Michael Wolffs
Minimum acceptable return
A broker sends me a constant stream of listings off of the NJ MLS system for the areas property I'm interested. Most are immediate discards, but occasionally one catches my eye. One did today.I did a quick calculati...
Henrik Lemos
How to find financial Planner to advise retiring Prop. Investor
Hi folks,I'm trying to help locate an appropriate financial planning/analyst resource. Someone with experience analyzing and making recommendations re: existing investment property portfolio... and making adjustments/...
Tony Castronovo
Strategic Leasing - 6mo / 18mo
I picked up a property that is probably a better flip than a rental. But I plan to rent it. It will go on the market in December. It's a tough time of year to list a property, for rent or for sale. But was thinking...
Mary Fasheh
Where's the best place to find distressed properties in OC?
Hi All, My name is Mary, I am looking for property to flip in Orange County,CA area. I have a few questions to ask and hopefully can get someone to help me! I am also a Real Estate agent. I have been loking in the MLS...
Ryan Dossey
"Make me an offer via text message." Uhmmmm help?
I got a text from our Google voice account. "Hi my name is ______ I have a duplex I'm looking to sell. It is located at _________. It is rented for 600x2. One tenant has been there 5 years other is on a fresh lease. I...
Brad Ratushny
Question about Repairs / Maintenance Budget
Good Morning All,I was hoping to get your feedback regarding how you look at repairs, make ready costs, and renovations.My challenge is I've seen the advice to budget for 5%-10% for repairs and maintenance. When a va...