All Forum Posts by: Larry P.

My opinion is stay away. They depreciate quickly as opposed to SF homes that appreciate. That being said however some people are successful with them. 

wix.com is free and has real estate templates

install Kwikset smartkey locks (home depot and  Lowes carry them) and then you can easily change keys between tenants.

If you are buying you shouldn't pay any realtor fees

Local credit unions may do it for you.

I bought a SF last week and had a "Coming Available Soon" ad posted with an availability date even before the contract was fully signed!

I use a group in Houston that specializes in lease properties.   They have all of my investment properties.  Here is their info:

Spearhead Insurance Group Insurance

(713) 275-2784

[email protected]

This is just one reason I purchase in my name and get a big umbrella policy...

Motison makes one with a landlord lock that can be remotely controlled by internet, with limits and alerts you can set.  They have several different models.  I buy them on amazon for about $79 and they work great.

I think it would be seeing what price they are talking about.  If the price is right the damage can be repaired with good contractors to as good as or better than new condition.  All depends on the price, repair costs, and comps in the neighborhood.