Looking for some insight into FHA 203k loans.

Both my realtor and lender have discouraged me from going this route because they say FHA approved contractors are very expensive and it doesn't make sense in the end.

I...

Working on a potential opportunity in a flood zoneShould buying in a flood zone be a non-starter? Not sure the elevation certificate, but according to the flood zone map the flood zone is AE. The property did flood ju...

Hi.  I invest in tax lien certificates in NJ, and I'm looking to create what I think is called a "self-directed IRA LLC with checking".  In other words, I want to be able to roll some money from an existing IRA into a...

Hey! Are there best practices when buying a property with existing tenants to make sure the owner & tenant get started off on the right foot? I'm curious about your past experiences meeting with pre-existing tenan...

Sounds like the city is getting serious about getting rental properties registered and holding a Certificate of Compliance.  The first zip code's (48215) deadline was 8/1 and they are now issuing $750 tickets for non-...

I am looking for a PM in St. Louis MO area to handle rentals. In MO is there a PM certification required of companies ? (In addition to a brokers license). Also running into a lot of 15%, I am used to 10% plus first m...

A person mentioned they could provide work. Is there a place I can go to verify they are a licensed contractor. I asked but they were unable to show me, they needed money first. 

Husband and wife own home, free and clear, in both their names. Husband dies. I'm assuming wife must have deed changed to reflect ownership now in just her name, correct? What's the process and can this be done ele...

I really enjoy inspecting homes in and out. I actually enjoy climbing into an attic and crawling through a crawlspace to inspect a property. I thought about making a side business of doing this by getting my home i...

Hello BP Community.  I hope to be closing on my first Baltimore City investment property soon.  I'm of course overwhelmed by all the various things I need to do get ready for a tenant.  I'd like to query the very know...