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Architects, builders, GCs, investors, and anyone else who knows anything about applying for permits on a late scale renovation I need your help.
OK so the title is a bit misleading since I am well aware, at least I t...
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I'm working on a new investment property. It has a standard 1600 SF 3/2 LTR but it has a 600 SF ADU 1/1 studio that I want to use as an STR.
Looking for advice since this will be my first STR.
1. What are the bes...
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For those of you that have your real estate license, do you work for a real estate company (like remax, coldwell, etc) or do you do it independently? I just learned there is a difference between real estate agent and ...
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Hey everyone,
So from my understanding of how a detached ADU is appraised, is by comparing similar properties with detached ADUs that have recently sold in the area, but there aren't much homes with detached ADUs to ...
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Flood insurance is a major issue given the weather conditions the eastern seaboard has seen in the last few years. Many expect it will continue to be an issue with climate change. I am sure many of you are seeing rate...
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On the lastest Bigger Pockets podcast (#383), Josiah Smelser mentioned that between him and his partner and their spouses, they had access for 40 Fannie/Freddie mortgages.
I looked into this strategy, seems that in o...
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Purchase Cost: Paid $66,250 (all cash), home inspection ($350), title (?). I'll just go with $67,000 to make it nice and even.Details: 3 bed/1.5 bath, 1312 square footObjective: Simultaneously list for rent or purchas...
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About a month ago, Fannie Mae has removed the requirement for continuity of obligation on rate/term refinances. I've been trying to figure out what the "TLDR" of this is, and how it impacts people acquiring and unload...
Over the years on here I've seen some questions regarding people wanting to become Property Managers and how they would handle entering the data into a financial software program. What they don't realize is that there...