Tom Fidrych
Appraisal using actual SF versus permitted SF
Where I live in California, it is not uncommon for homes to have unpermitted additions. This is primarily due to the slow and cumbersome permit process and high permit fees. During the 2006 bubble, appraisers used the...
Phillip Beatty
Beginning to have choices
Hi, I bought my first property in March of 2005, while I was in the military. Since then I was fortunate enough to purchase an estate of three properties (6 rental units) under one mortgage. These properties have more...
Travis Salley
Request for 1031 ideas
BP Family, I need some help. I’m the very fortunate position to have money to invest but not sure what to buy. I’m selling a rental that has about 100k in equity, and I’ll probably have another 30 or so to put down....
Nathan Cain
Lender asking for $250 deposit for pre-approval letter
ABL1.net says they will fund my deal, but they are asking for a $250 refundable deposit before they will give me a pre-approval letter.Is this a legit practice?
Gustavo Vargas
Lease help
Hello all, I need some advice suggestions. I have a 10,000 sq ft building that is I was going to develop into mini strip mall, but i have a prospective tenant wanting to lease the whole thing. Assuming we agree on ...
Stuart Udis
Don't Dismiss Investment Opportunities Listed on the MLS
I am constantly told by investors, particularly new investors that MLS properties are bad investments and they will only purchase "off market" properties. Here's a few thoughts to think about:1. What exactly is "off m...
Jesse T.
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5% vs. 3.0%
Does offering 2.5% reduce the number of agents who will show a buyer a house?This is a home in the 600K range if that makes a difference in the Washington DC suburbs.
Account Closed
Different Audiences. Know your audience
I see a lot of different sales techniques and most hold some merit. I have seen genuine, sleezy, pushy, aggressive, tactical and a million others in this business. I say go with what works for you but always be willin...
Jonathan Taylor Smith
Durham needs landlords who will accept Section 8
An interesting article at: https://www.indyweek.com/news/archives/2017/07/12/... - speaks of the problems Section 8 voucher holders are having finding landlords in Durham who will take Section 8. I currently have 7 re...
Anthony Buonanoma
Questions about capital gains on property that sat in probate for 5 years
Hello, this is my first post and I'm hoping someone can give me a bit of advice. I had a relative pass away in September 2016 and they left several family members properties. I was left a paid off condo in Margate, FL...