Nicholas Klaene
Looking to Network with people in Indiana
Hello,I'm currently looking to buy my first rental. Looking at both Duplexes and SFH. I make around 180k living on the west coast. I currently have around 20k cash for a down payment and that is steadily increasing so...
Shawn Patel
Question on comps/appraisals
I'm about to enter my first two deals. Here's the rundown: $70k cash-only home, recently updated brand new LVP, carpet, kitchen, laminate countertops, paint, the attic is unfinished but seller started to board it up, ...
Tyler Bobo
Free posting for licensed real estate salespeople?
Listening to an older podcast, around the 250's number, Josh mentioned being able to post for free in the classified section here on Bigger Pockets. Did I misunderstand that, or did they quit doing that, or how do I ...
Randall Re II
Why going through a scope of work is important in real estate
A scope of work is a document that outlines the specific tasks, deliverables, and milestones that are involved in a project. In the context of real estate, a scope of work might be used to define the terms of a renova...
Donovan R.
Easy to get a second FHA Appraisal?
Had a FHA appraisal done on a house and it came in too high. I've been trying to contact the negotiator about getting a new one. anyone have any luck getting new FHA appraisals? I know they're much more in depth th...
Tony Anuez
Suggestions for tenant not wanting to pay the last month of rent
I have a tenant that wishes not to renew her lease which expires this April 30, and also she does not want to pay April rent. She will not answer my calls, emails, or texts. Should I place the 3-day notice to quit o...
David Morrow
The 50% rule - explained (AGAIN!)
Twice today I've seen posts that demonstrate a gross misunderstanding of the 50% rule, so I thought it would behoove me to start yet another thread explaining this concept to my fellow knowledge-seekers.
The misconce...
Michael Wagner
Student Loan Payments as a Business Expense?
With the recent change in tax laws and businesses including sole props now being able to set up a 127 education assistance plan and deduct student loan payments as a business expense. I was wondering if this is avail...
Tiwana Merritt
Refinancing a first home in hopes of using refi to help with next
I may be asking a silly question here but I'm trying to figure out about refinancing to use the money to then assist in the purchase of a second property. I updated my property a few years ago by adding on a room as w...
Casey Randall Lenz
Buy old condo, somewhat old condo, or build new?
I'm searching my first buy to rent out, and there are a few options in my town. The first option is a cheap condo in a pretty sorry part of town, (45,000 i think?), very large rooms, needs some updating. Second opti...