Yonit Young
Investing in small towns
Hi!
Trying to take my first steps in real estate investing, and I'm also looking at small towns. As part of my research, I'm trying to understand if there is a need for rental properties. When I check on Zillow, for ...
Chris Morris
15K-20K for structural engineer for 2 story ADU in Los Angeles?!
An architect told me that the structural engineer services for building a 1000 sq ft 2 story ADU in Los Angeles would be $15K-20K. Does that seal reasonable?My lot is flat and 'unremarkable', btw.
Mark Gruetzmacher
Double Wide on Basement-Foundation Support Question
Hello Everyone, I am looking at buying a Double Wide on a basement. I am wondering how it is supposed to be supported correctly. The outside edge I think sits on the basement wall. I think the 2 inside frames are s...
Ken Cumberlander
Real answers from REO Dept
I have MLS access and I’m able to do searches and see properties that are owned by banks such as Wells Fargo, Citibank and others. Now the question is if these properties are not yet available for sale on MLS what...
Paul C.
Basement Apartment & Zoning/Regulations
Hi, I am planning on purchasing a new property in the next 3 months. I want the property to have multiple units and have looked at duplexes-quadplexes, but are most likely going to settle on a house with a basement th...
Grant Garbo
Airbnb, In law suite
Hello All!I have recently purchased my private home in San Antonio, TX. There is a very spacious in-law suite in the rear of the property. I am confident that through airbnb I could bring in between $1000 to 1500 a ...
Simond Wong
" "Some" fire damage", WWYD to assess investment viability?
Good Morning BPers,I am going to check out a multi-family today with my real estate agent the MLS description stated one of the units had "some" fire damage. I know it is difficult to ask without having seen the prope...
Kameron Grady
Buying a house with land to sell
Has anyone ever bought a SFR that had some land with it and sold some of the land but kept the house? Have a great opp but not sure how to go about it. The land isn’t buildable the neighbor just wants to buy an acre f...
Berlinda Luong
Property Manager Skipped Town
Hello BP Community!I was hoping to get some advice. My last property management company still owes me security deposits and rental income (totalling about 16k). I was travelling a lot so I didn't check in too much, es...
Carley C.
Buying an Apartment Complex as a first property
Hello!
Ok so it's always been my dream to buy an apartment complex. Does anyone know if Hud offers counseling and grants to first time buyers??? I heard if you take a counseling course you're eligible for a $50k gra...