Uyenchi Ho
Airbnb in Lake Tahoe
30 December 2019 | 6 replies
I live in Incline Village (NV) in Northern Lake Tahoe where there are a number of AirBnB/VRBO rentals which serve as a little extra income source for part-time owner-occupants.
Shelley Lapcevic
Newbie to Real Estate Investing in NYC
13 September 2015 | 3 replies
I am a first time homeowner living in the East Village of NYC and interested in starting a career in real estate investing and design.
Vincent Priore
Buying Commercial Property that houses my business
24 September 2016 | 11 replies
SBA's regulations on leasing require that the small business occupy at least 51% of the rentable property if the 504 project is for an existing building and at least 60% of the rentable property (with the intent to move into at least an additional 20%) if the 504 project is new construction.Eligible Borrowers: For-profit, non-publicly traded businessesTangible business net worth (including affiliates) not to exceed $15 millionAverage net income of the business not to exceed $5 million over the previous two yearsOwnership must generally be comprised of 51% U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents (some exceptions apply)Examples of Property Types Fountainhead Finances:Medical offices or medical facilities (such as labs and clinics)Office buildings (including office condos)Warehouses (and other industrial properties)Day care facilities (for children or adults)Free-standing restaurantsLimited-service, flagged hotels (some unflagged destination hotels will be considered)Auto repair shopsAssisted-living facilitiesCall to ask about many other property types that are eligibleIneligible Borrowers: Non-profits (except sheltered workshops)Passive holders of real estate and/or personal propertyLending institutions (mortgage brokers and correspondent lenders are eligible)Life insurance companies (franchised agents are eligible)Businesses located in a foreign countryBusinesses selling products or services through a pyramid planGambling concernsBusinesses which restrict patronageGovernment owned entities (excluding Native American tribes)Consumer and marketing cooperatives (producer cooperatives are eligible)Businesses engaged in loan packagingBusinesses that have previously defaulted on a Federal loanBusinesses engaged in political or lobbying activitiesIneligible Use of Funds: Working capitalInventoryRolling stockBusiness “good will” or “blue sky”
Mishal K.
New to BP - Mishal from Dubai, UAE (real estate agent)
24 February 2017 | 13 replies
Studios and 1 bedroom apartments in locations like International City and Discovery Gardens have a potential of 10 cap.Locations like Dubai Investment Park (DIP), Jumeira Village Circle (JVC), Rem Raam, and other communities around the new DWC airport have great appreciation potential.Currently there are two metro lines in Dubai.
Mohammed S.
How do i collect rent from low income, less-internet savvy tenant
31 October 2015 | 18 replies
About half of our 16 tenants set up auto pay with their bank to send a check to our P.O.
Lucas Hammer
Plumber/Water Heater Repair recommendations?
17 May 2017 | 1 reply
So I have a 2-flat in Little Village near Cermak and California and the water heater in one of the units has a small leak from the intake pipe.
Ryan Sajdera
What can I use security deposit for?
19 May 2017 | 6 replies
Be especially careful charging a tenant for the entire cost of carpet when the carpets are like 10 years oldPicture or pin holes in walls, as long as not excessive Painting the exterior of the homePressure washing unless there are oil stains from their auto Routine maintenance There are many more circumstances that could and will come into play, but lets all work together to come to a resolution.
Maylisse Matos
Where should I live in Atlanta Metro Area?
30 December 2016 | 16 replies
Its next to Old 4th Ward, Highlands, and close to Grant and East ATL village which others have mentioned.
Brandon V.
My First Rental - Success
25 February 2017 | 23 replies
Brandon, I live in the village of West Milwaukee.