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Hello! First time posting, first time home-buyer.
I have an approval and am currently in the process of contracting a single-family dwelling with an FHA loan. I am located in Virginia. There is a detached garage on ...
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Hi BP,My uncle wants to sell my grandparents' home in San Jose, CA. Is there a way I can purchase it from him and avoid the 40% capital gains tax? Someone mentioned possibly using a private loan to pay him and he "gif...
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I know age is a protected class, however what are some tips to attract older tenants. I have just acquired my first 4 unit property and it's been rented to older tenants for a long time. There is currently a 70 and 80...
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I have found a duplex that is decently priced and would be a great STR but the city of Crystal River, Florida has a 3 month minimum stay in the area. Is there a way to work around this and/or get special permission so...
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Hey fellow agents! I am looking to expand my lead gen strategies. I would love to hear about some of your favorite and most successful techniques. Also, if you have any advice or knowledge specific to ringless voicema...
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I am thinking about airbnb property in oceanside (not exactly neaar the beach area) and looking at listings etc. So few questions, a) Obviously I would love to connect with anyone from that area doing airbnb. b) Wha...
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So my sprinklers are brand new its a new irrigation system actually. My tenant messaged me today if I can change the sprinklers to new ones he says because the pressure is not enough to make the heads of sprinklers po...
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I bought a SFH in 2021. It’s a 1acre lot that borders a school. I wish I could add a photo but on all the parcel maps and zillow, it shows my parcel as a rectangle as far back as my neighbors.But when I purchased the ...
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Hello,So, the inspection report came back with multiple hazardous flags that needs to be addressed , but the most one that it is expensive (25k cost) is the" knob and tube issues "of the electrical stuff. Its old hous...
I'm trying to evict a tenant for non payment of rent. I served the 7 day notice and was about to file an Unlawful Detainer, when she tells to me to "go ahead and waste your money, but you'll have to get permission fro...