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Results (2028)
Dave Poeppelmeier Buying Insurance vs Self Insured
8 September 2020 | 11 replies

For Investors with a significant number of SFH, do you still buy Home Insurance or do you set aside money to self-insure? Most of my properties have loans on them, so I need to keep insurance but as I pay them off, it...

Clay Tolbert South Philadelphia Reno Costs/Time
28 January 2020 | 16 replies

Hi All,
Wanted to see if anyone has recently completed a studs out renovation who can speak to associated costs in South Philly (19148)? This will include all-new systems, shooting for just-above-standard finishes a...

Nick Cooper Conventional loan says I must occupy the home for 1 year.
15 October 2021 | 17 replies

I just closed today on my first property. We done a conventional 30 year loan and at closing there was a paper I had to sign that said I must have the home as my primary residence for 1 year. My wife and I are thinkin...

Luke Stone Potential Flip: Engineer's report not able to level foundation
21 January 2012 | 12 replies

Hey all,
This is my 1st post, but I have been following the site for almost year. The information is great, but I've got a question about a potential flip that I can't find any info on.

I am in the Dallas area and t...

Eric V Harding BRRRR in the time of a RE correction and 6.5% interest rate
21 November 2022 | 14 replies

Hey all,What is everybody doing to prepare for the new interest hikes and correction this year and next?Any veterans of past bubbles have advice on how to buy and hold in a bear market?This could be a valuable thread.

April VanCleve How much is enough?
28 January 2024 | 14 replies

My question... how do you all know how much reserves is enough?? What is "safe" or responsible to start? I've read 6 months reserves on all fronts, but I've also read people "making it" with zilch to their name. Do yo...

Matthew Orton Possible Failed 1031 & Alternative? Deferred Sales Trusts?
4 April 2020 | 11 replies

I'm in the middle of a 1031 exchange with three multi-family properties identified and at the end of my 45 day window. I originally had two student housing projects in escrow and on day 43 of 45, the lenders backed ou...

Tom Coakley Need help -rental property and basement water.
30 October 2021 | 8 replies

Looking for some advice. My wife and I have a rental property with tenants in it. After years of no water in the finished basement and laminate flooring, we recently replaced the flooring with vinyl flooring. Sure en...

Mike L. How much of a down payment should I put on my primary residence?
12 July 2010 | 19 replies

Hi everyone,

I'm a new investor and I am looking to buy a primary residence as well as a (separate) investment property. I have the money to put down a large down payment on my primary residence, or possibly buy it ...

Mindy Jensen Structural Engineers: Can an aluminum I-Beam span 25 feet?
9 July 2024 | 17 replies

Can a 25 foot long 6"x4"x.210" 6061 aluminum association I-beam can span a distance of 24 feet? It is for the top of a pergola and both beams would be supporting about 200 pounds of rafters and lattice on top.