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Chris B. ESA exemption option for small landlords
7 January 2025 | 4 replies
.: In a prior post from about 2 months ago, Kerry Malarkey and Nathan Gesner mentioned a small landlord is exempt from FHA requirements requiring the acceptance of emotional support & assistance animals if one of the following is true:"Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at once" (Quote from Nathan's reply))https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1219359-pitbu...Given this, if a landlord does qualify for the exemption, what exactly does this mean? 
Otis Clayton How do closing agents fund private money deals?
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
I've consulted a few times over the years with planners and with the way I buy properties, my liquidity requirements, and my concerns about about how government overspending affects the future, makes me a poor candidate for IRAs and 401(k)s with the stifling regulations.   
Joshua Houchins Accounting Software?
9 January 2025 | 16 replies
Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor was introduced in 2007, to get certified the requirement was: one had to be certified for 3 years in a row and had to attend 2 day in person and online courses.
Summer Shelton Income from property considered when applying for loan as primary residence
11 January 2025 | 8 replies
Fannie Mae has a requirement that if you want to use the rental income from the non occupied units, that you MUST have a current housing expense which means you cannot live rent free.
Allende Hernandez Is it legal (or a good idea whatsoever) to reimburse screening fees?
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
I wouldnt, so long as you have your requirements laid out - they should be able to know if it is even worth applying.
Tanya Maslach Who pays - Landlord or tenant?
11 January 2025 | 15 replies
Often it's a really easy fix or operator error that does not require a pro.
Daniel Segovia Adapting to the Current Real Estate Market – Challenges and Opportunities
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
From fluctuating interest rates to evolving buyer demand, navigating today’s market requires flexibility and strategy.Are you seeing more opportunities in flips, rentals, or commercial properties?
Abhijit Roy choudhury FINCEN requires Beneficial Ownership Information filing JANUARY 1, 2025
27 December 2024 | 4 replies
Quote from @Abhijit Roy choudhury: Financial Crime enforcement Network, requires reporting of Beneficial Ownership Information filing by 01/01/2025.Does this apply to us, Rental LLC owners.
Laurence K. Police Bodycam footage
10 January 2025 | 5 replies
Often times police departments have policies in place REQUIRING officers to activate body cameras when interacting with the public.
Taylor McClure I’ve heard of buying pre-foreclosures, anyone have experience?
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
It is an advanced technique that requires expertise and being well funded.Also, once someone has received a notice of foreclosure, it shows on his credit report as a foreclosure and you can Not save his credit by buying the house before the auction.