All Forum Posts by: Brent Austin

There is a property for sale in my investment area that is a POS at this time that is vacant and for sale for $99k.

I am wondering if maybe it would be better to approach the bank and attempt to purchase the loan instead.

Since it is vacant and in very bad condition, they may also be behind on the mortgage as well.

This way, if I purchase the loan for the balance when the owner finally defaults, it's mine for the cost of the loan and paperwork.

Thoughts?

Quote from @Chris Seveney:

@Adam J santamaria

I go with a property manager- best money ever spent if you get a good one

 IF you get a good one. 

Quote from @Gopalakrishna Bhat:

Apartments.com. 

Good - it is free, Setup is all online and secure with verification. Linked with gmail.com. Allows direct deposit and is free for tenants. Allows credit card payments as well, but there is a charge

Bad - Takes 3 days to process. The day the tenant deposits, you are notified. You will have to check your bank account on 3rd day to verify you received the funds

I have seen many other options as well in this forum. search for Pay rent online. Here is one such thread

https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

 Have your renters complained? I Used Apartments.com on one rental while looking for a replacement for Cozy. The renter complained quite a bit about the setup process. 

Hi Kimberly, Do you manage any Airbnb properties? Or do you know anyone that does?

Nothing that I would recommend yet.

I am looking for retirement software that you can add your real estate portfolio to.

What are you using and why?

I am looking for a real estate attorney in the Houston area also. I will attempt to connect with

@Ethan G. and Jerel Ehlert that @Martin Zagrzejewski mentioned. 

Thanks

I've used Legalzoom.com for years but I'm also interested in what others have used.

I have two units in Splendora and two in Dayton. I am going to be in town the last weekend this month (April 2017) to look at an opportunity next door to one in Dayton. I would love to sit down with you if you have the time. I am looking to do one or two MF's this year, possibly in the Houston area.

I live in California but have several SFH in the Houston area. I'm going to be in town the last weekend of this month (April 2017) to look at another opportunity. I would love to meet with several PM's to add to my network. I am also looking for a Real Estate Attorney. If anyone knows or uses either of these I would be most grateful.