Shawn M Hannan
Four-bedroom near Rice University for sale or lease
17 July 2018 | 9 replies
I do think it could be a high-end house hack, in the sense that the market is down right now and we're selling at the low end of the range for a house of this size, and there are some obvious improvement opportunities (e.g., kitchen, master bath).
Stepha L Lockwood
Comparing rates/terms for HELOC on primary before applying
4 July 2018 | 6 replies
I keep seeing “APR as low as yadda, yadda” but it really doesn’t help in my comparison, as I have no idea what rate I would actually qualify for.Also, I’m in Charleston, SC and a member of the NFCU, and I’m currently comparing NFCU, BB&T and South State Bank, but I’d welcome any other suggestions of banks/credit unions with great rates/terms!
Peace Lily
Hot Plate allowed in a Kitchenette of the rental MuFm attic unit?
6 July 2018 | 5 replies
Anything with an open heating element has fire risk.
John Hinnegan
What kind of financing am I looking for?
2 July 2018 | 1 reply
I have a house which I bought on a line of credit (low interest rate, but tied to LIBOR).
Chris Laino
Investment Property in Flood Zone...Thoughts?
2 July 2018 | 2 replies
I found a property I can get for about 100k and I think once it is fixed up I can sell in low 200s or rent out.
Mel Hayes
liability insurance minimum
3 July 2018 | 7 replies
For the low cost of umbrella insurance, and how much it covers, I think it’s well worthwhile.
Caitlin Worrell
Utilities for temporary rental
5 December 2019 | 4 replies
At the same time, I am worried that “free” utilities will mean the heat is kept at a tropical level or they’ll make a ice rink in the back.
Chris Baber
Finding a good, local, small bank for business?
14 July 2018 | 17 replies
I only wish my CU from Texas could lend in North Carolina.I'm now leaning towards Champion, a small Credit Union in town that was founded in the 30's and has a good range of business lending options, and low fees.I've still got calls out to a few others.
Nick S.
calculating a property to buy, hold (1 yr), flip or rent
4 July 2018 | 4 replies
having a difficult time using both the brrrr and fix and flip calculator because i intend to live in the property for 1 year so not a rehab. these calculators seem to assume i won't live in the property. based on the factors below, i'm hoping someone can poke holes.arv=270krepair=my father who is a general contractor is overestimating at 35k (it's definitely livable, but there's opportunity to upgrade/update such as the roof, floors, cabinets). i'd live there for a year and plan to either flip or rent after the year.annual expected property tax=$7.5klisted price is around $235k ($/sq ft is below comp average)comps within the past year for similar properties around $260-$280kpreferred profit (not too sure about this) but $20k is a target...i guess.estimated rental based on recent is $1.8-1.85k/monthi was thinking about offering $210k max, but the calculators recommended an estimated purchase offer between $160-$175k, which seems extremely low given the livable condition.what am i calculating wrong here?
Hannah Thomas-Cunniff
Rental Market in Easton, PA
3 July 2018 | 1 reply
It has good schools, low crime, and it's near the hospital.