I have my first house under contract and it needs a new HVAC.  I do not want my contractors to work in bad conditions but I also don't want the unit to get stolen.  It is cold outside and I can't expect them to work w...

First post...just learning the game. Please spell out acronyms!! THANKS!!I've purchased two four plexes in the last 9 months, the first was an FHA loan that I put 3.5% down, the second was a short sale that required a...

Hello all,
I was inspired by the previous podcast about the guy who was in DC taking 3 bedrooms, and converting them into 5 bedroom and listing them on section 8.
I have an opportunity to grab a 3bd/3bath, and conve...

My investment condo has been in litigation against the builder for construction defects for almost 4 years and finally settled last month.  I'm wondering if I will have problem doing a cash out refi now (LTV is <45...

Friends,I'm looking to purchase my first investment in Oakland CA with cash. I met an agent that made a good impression but requires an exclusivity agreement (four months minimum).Would you sign such an agreement in t...

I am not sure this is the right forum. It's not a question about rehabbing or flipping but is a construction question on my raw land-to-be-rental property. Please let me know if there is a better place to post this qu...

I recently moved to the greater Seattle area and I am looking into purchasing my first vacation rental. I own an LTR on the east coast but do not have any experience with STR's. I am looking for a condo/townhome with ...

I have a motivated seller that is willing to sell on terms. Here are the quick numbers: ARV = $600,000 to $625,000Repairs = $25,000Purchase Price: $500,000Mortgage Balance: $500,000PITI: $2,750/moAnnual HOA Fees: $2,3...

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I posted before...newbie landlady. I have a single family house I'm renting to 3 college students. The house has a wood burning fireplace with a separate flue from the gas forced hot air furnace.
My origin...

My wife and I took a chance in 2013 in buying a duplex as our first home in a not so good neighborhood in Vermont that has appreciated well. We fixed up our side quite a bit and dealt with evictions on the other side....