David Shelby
Can my LLC act as a management company for my own properties?
I have just graduated college and am wanting to get into real estate. I purchased a duplex that I will be closing on at the end of this month and will be renting out one side while living in the other. As it stands ri...
Jack Forester
Swimming pool or no way?
Would you buy a SFH with a swimming pool for a buy and hold rental? (in Augusta, so it's way enough for several months of pool season).
Ryan Armstrong
Handy man fell off roof. Sprained leg. Claims he won’t sue.
My handy man fell off the second floor roof to the first floor roof. He hurt his leg. It’s been about 8 days he still he a limp (according to him) and he’s losing work.
He says he’s not gonna sue. At least that’s w...
Kesete Thompkins
Tapping Into Portfolio Equity with a High DTI Ratio
I have a real estate portfolio with good amount of equity (most of the portfolio is free and clear), however my personal DTI ratio is too high and that's stopping me from tapping into it to settle some debts and buy m...
Ruan Joubert
Partnering to get a mortgage
Looking to buy my first STR, I have private money to fund the down payment. But my w2 doesn't qualify me for a mortgage on this property.Different options are available - such as partnrship with private lender where h...
Victor Morgan
Buying As-Is Short Sale: Needs Roof, can't find insurance
I've been reading these forums for several months and would like to thank the members for sharing their expertise. I have learned a great deal about real-estate investing and operating a rental.
The home I am...
David Lund
Desolately Need Help; My income doesn’t count towards FHA loan
Hello all,
My girlfriend and I are trying to get a $250,000 FHA loan for a duplex to house hack. We didn’t think it would be any issues at all because combined we make enough for that loan amount. After going through...
Cole Meier-Hollenback
Potential STR Management
Hello Everyone! I have a client that is asking me to manage a short term rental for them and i wanted to get some insight from anyone thats managing an STR currently as I have no experience in this field. I am interes...
Jabari Seabrook
"Self-Employed in Charleston, SC: DSCR Loans for New Construction on a Triplex
BP Community,
In this blog post, I'd like to discuss my situation as a self-employed individual seeking financing for a new construction project on a triplex in Charleston, SC. Despite having a credit score over 70...
Trevor Hawn
Florida Home owners Insurance is so high!!
I would love to get people's thoughts and guidance on home owners insurance on Florida. I'm trying to buy a vacation rental/STR in the Florida Emerald Coast area. I've received insurance quotes from a broker on two di...