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Have a chance to buy a duplex. One side is a 4/3, the other a 2/2.
Here's the issue though - the foundation is off the charts bad.
Seems like one corner has dropped about an inch.
And the other side seems to have fall...
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While I know the 50% rule isn't always a direct measurement of things, for this purpose I am going to assume it is. So, being a newbie, it is my understanding that 50% rule simply states that 50% goes to costs of prop...
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any tricks anyone care to share?
On a tenant application where you asked for last or the one before that landlord, how do you know you are not talking to a friend?
Now, obviously, if the address supplie...
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I have a situation, I am house hacking a 3 family house and I am living on the 2nd floor. My 3rd floor tenant keeps to himself and is a older gentlemen. However, most mornings I am woken up by him walking and the floo...
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Hii. I'm wanting to purchase my first rental property but I'm stuck on choosing what to do I live in Hawaii where prices are high. I want to try invest locally. But I also been looking at the turnkey method. Like the ...
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Hello All!
My name is Kenneth Scarbrough. I am a long time reader/listener of bigger pockets but this will be my first post.
I have lived in Indianapolis (primarily 46250 / 46226) for almost 20 years now, and about ...
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We just wend under contract for a duplex in a historic district. How difficult is it to own a property that has to meet historic guidelines, and what are the biggest parameters that must be met when making updates to ...
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After months of reading and researching throughout BP, I've re-evaluated what I'm looking to do with my RE investment goals and am aiming to purchase my first property this year.Basically, I am looking at out of state...
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Hey, everyone. 24 year old new grad Physician Assistant looking to build some serious wealth. I'd love to get my foot in the real estate door via a house hack. I've been seeing a bunch of homes in the 550k-750k range ...
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okay so to begin. im 23 and i hate my job, for lack of a more descriptive word. Ive always had this passion for real estate and once i heard i can get into it without using too much of my own money, my heart lit up. w...