what can you do with a detached garage with a living space up top to avoid flood insurance given the garage is below.  How do you make is flood proof as they say in FEMA to not need flood insurance.  Its a brick garag...

My husband and I just recently bought a SFH in Saint Petersburg FL. The property is elevated and there is a big drain in the back. However, it is still in a flood zone and we were quoted at $4,000 for the YEAR in Floo...

Hi All,
I own properties in Bay Area at CA.
I recently got a letter from a lawyer claiming that I was negligent with maintaining the sidewalk, which resulted in his client trip and fall over it.
There are no mentio...

Hi Bigger Pockets Community!
I'm looking for a CPA specialized in Real Estate that can help me put together a plan on how to proceed with my real estate investing. 
Current Situation: I recently became a landlord (D...

For the second time during a call with a prospective seller, when I ask if the mortgage is current or anything relating to the mortgage, the seller has asked me why is this relevant. How should I answer that question ...

Hey Everyone!
Currently reading "What every real estate investor needs to know about cash flow" by Frank Gallinelli. Fantastic so far! I actually understand what IRR is! Been practicing running the numbers on some du...

Hi BP community  - I need to draw on your knowledge and experience again. 

I am confused about the relevance of a lease guarantee in the lease agreement. If tenant goes out of business, he still owes rent for the r...

Hey guys! I am currently under contract to buy a home in Arizona. The home within close distance to a street that is designated as a flood plain AE which has a 1% of flood annually and is high- risk. Have any of you r...

I found a property that could be a good MTR opportunity but it comes with a HOA fee. I've heard mixed reviews of using a townhome for an MTR. Ex. My agent says they are less liquid when trying to sell and prices can b...