Meera Lakhavani
Non refundable earnest money with 203k financing - YAY or NAY?
Hi BP Friends!I am trying to go under contract for my first house hacking deal in Chicago using FHA 203k financing. The market is brutal, 15+ MLS offers rejected so far. All the investor friendly multi-unit properties...
Alan Taylor
Pin hole leaks in copper pipes, mold remediation?
TLDR; We've lived in this rental property for 2 years, and are beginning to suspect there are some issues with mold. Pin holes leaks in pipes, and persistent respiratory issues for our entire family, make us wonder ...
Tyler McKendry
Rehab project.. estimated repair cost?
Hello,I am brand spanking new to real estate investing. I found a SFR 4/1 in a ghetto+ area (I suppose a C-?). 1100 sq ft, 4BR 1bath, 2 minutes to major highway and looks out over a lagoon. It's possible to turn the ...
Purnell C.
Self help eviction penalties
It's OK to have a discussion about this, right?
Most of the information regarding self help evictions indicates landlord should not do this under any circumstances. Squatters and non-paying, property destroy...
Account Closed
Mold disclosure
We found mold in an REO that I have under contract.Fortunately it's not black mold, and is only in a small laundry room in the basement.After I rip it out, drywall, do I still have to disclose to potential buyers that...
Pam Schuster
Out of State Investing for Californian
Hi BP community,I am thinking of doing some out of state investing. I work full time so I need good property management. I am thinking of using either Jason Hartman referral service, epic real estate cash flow progr...
Bienes Raices
Moldy, nasty kitchen cabinets
I've been a couple of times now to see an REO that's right near my own house. For the most part, it's in very good condition,but the kitchen cabinets are gross, covered with mold on the insides. The cabinets would hav...
Kel S
Which do you prefer? SFH, Duplex, Apt, etc..
Just curious for those that are doing rentals, which is your preference? For me I think for the long term I'd prefer SFH just because I think they would be easier to sell if need be.
What about you?
Ryan B.
Attacked while working on rehab!!!!
So I just closed on another rental property and was over there doing some rehab earlier today.
As I was hauling some old rolls of carpet out to the dumpster I noticed this cute squirrel that was sitting on the front ...
Britta W.
Newbie from Wyo! Where's a good state/city to invest??
Hey everybody! I just found out about BP about a month ago and I am HOOKED on the podcast! My husband and I have been interested in real estate for years, but we didn't know where to start. Right now my husband is con...