Jeremy Hunsberger
Self Storage advice/pit falls to avoid
I am doing research into the self storage niche of real estate investing. I am wondering what are some key markers to look for in a self storage deal that makes it a good deal? What are some key pit falls to avoid in ...
Jeremy Segermeister
Minimize impact of appreciation - taxes
Hi All,Looking to get some advice on what I should take as my next steps.My wife and I purchased a new construction town home in the Bay Area 2 years ago for $1.15M, plus the builder allowed us to pay for upgrades in ...
David Luu
Services that appeal property tax assessment value?
I haven't noticed any services that handle appealing property tax assessments in the Bay Area here. I have seen it for San Antonio, TX. Such service would on your behalf appeal the property tax assessment (each year, ...
Burt L.
How to Get Price Break on Listsource AVM costs of 50 Cents Per Record - Or Just Avoid This Screen Entirely?
In building lists at Listsouce, by far the most costly screen is the AVM at 50 cents per record. I spoke with a rep who said he is checking with his manager about giving something of price break, but said it is one of...
Kyle Eckert
Assessment warning STL
A cautionary tale with actionable advice for STL specifically, and probably REI in general.Advice: When looking at tax numbers for your investment model, make sure the property is assessed correctly when running the n...
Matthew Paul
How would you like this tax bill ?
I was doing some work for a customer at her house in Annapolis . Waterfront , expensive community , she needed her steps supported and some water re directed . She opened her mail and was a bit upset , Her property ...
Ihe O.
Credit Scoring Landlords - You can send me your rejects
The tenants that many of you turn down because of their credit score (or lack thereof) are my best customers. I am inviting you to send them to me because I am not interested in what their credit score is.The current...
Charlene Isoh
IIP Management - Honest feedback
Hey All,I signed on to IIP management after a horrendous experience with Greater Eastern management last year, but it feels as if I've moved to another money sucking/non-transparent property management company. I want...
Nick Cruse
NEW INVESTOR IN NORTHWEST INDIANA
I am a new investor in the Porter County Indiana area. I have built and remodeled houses for 20 years but I now want to venture into some buy and hold properties. I am looking for some advice on how to start out on th...
Greg P.
Dumb Mistake by REO agent and I - Please help
Hello, I'm currently in escrow to buy a property through a REO agent I contacted directly. He was more than willing to help, and we signed the paperwork quickly. Well, come to find out, his assistant accidentally ch...