Sam M.
Agent commission and making an offer
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
You pay your agent at closing (think of it as an additional closing cost) Depending of the situation and of these options can be used by you and your agent to negotiate with the seller.
Holly Radice
Unpaid Utilities on Potential Deal
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
In addition, the gas bills have shut off notices and are not being paid. (3 units are occupied and utilities are all paid by owner).
Anil Shah
Using Agent Commission towards down payment for my own Investment Property
24 January 2025 | 10 replies
Whether the seller was open to a buyer commission or not, I wouldn't put an additional cost into any personal purchase.
Chan Park
Plumbing Issue - Landlord's vs. Tenant's expense
29 January 2025 | 14 replies
You should always require them to add you to their policy as "additional insured" or "additional interest" and you will be notified if they cancel or change their policy.
Noah Bacon
BiggerPockets Pro Partner Update - Stessa!
15 January 2025 | 49 replies
Is there a way to access the additional features without creating a new Stessa account through the BiggerPockets link?
Philip Levi
Cost Segregation Study
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.
Mike Weigel
Introduction to Bigger Pockets from Austin, TX
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
It sounds like you’ve got a solid foundation with your rental property, and I love the ambition behind your plans to build a property management and maintenance company—it’s a great way to take control of your investments while creating additional opportunities.Best of luck to you!
Grant Shipman
How Co-Living Can Help You Get Started Earlier, Faster, & Better!
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
Additionally, it's easy for a house on one lease to get absolutely trashed by the renter.
Nicholas Perez
🏡 Investor Insight: Creative Financing with Asset Utilization 💡
30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Lenders may count eligible assets as additional qualifying income by dividing eligible assets by 60.🔹 Example in Action:Rental income: $9,000PITI: $9,500 → DSCR <1 (not qualifying)Using $63,000 in assets → Adds $1,045 in incomeNew DSCR >1 → Higher LTV (80% instead of 75%)🔹 Why This Matters:✅ Helps investors qualify for better financing✅ Increases borrowing power and flexibility✅ Allows you to scale your portfolio fasterUnderstanding financing tools like this can be a game-changer for investors looking to maximize opportunities.
Joey P.
Rezone vs ADU
30 January 2025 | 7 replies
Most of the time, an ADU will cost 100k just for that part and then you have to actually build the cosmetic part for an additional 40-50k.