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Did you acquire residential or other investment property in Santa Cruz County prior to July 1st, 2023, and are now contemplating selling it? It is essential to familiarize yourself with the new septic system ordinance...
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I rent about half of my 150 units to college students. Every summer, even though they are on 12-month leases I have a high amount of vacancy simply because tenants move out without paying for the last month or two of...
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I really should know this after reading the books I own on REI but I have not come across it..
If for instance you make an offer on the house, and it is accepted (over the phone, not having seen the property) are you...
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Hello! I just bought my first rehab in Houston. I think I need to establish an LLC before I close. I was going to go through Legal Zoom but: 1) It seems to have a lot of "add-ons" that I'm not sure I need. For example...
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I just had a tennant leave this week and she left a small tv,couch, 2 chairs, and other junk. Can I legally throw this stuff out? These people were scammers and Im afraid they are waiting for me to throw it out so t...
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I sent out a direct mail campaign and got a call from a motivated seller a few days later. She lives in Chicago and owns a house in Phoenix free and clear. She is ill and wants to sell the house to relieve herself of ...
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Hi everybody! I am very carefully reading Craig Curelop's book "The Househacking Strategy" from Bigger pockets and am looking to own my first househack by 2 years from now. I would love to hear everyone's stories from...
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has anyone ever done one of these or know what's involved? I believe the contractor has to front all the $ in labor/materials and is paid at the closing, upon appraiser inspection.
Any truth to this? I would think th...
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Thank you to the BiggerPockets community for the abundance of great information! I downloaded a Kindle ebook, The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing, and found this site through it. I'm so glad I did...
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I am in contract for a Single Home 2007 built. The owner does not have a survey. Contract states buyer to pay for survey. I will be paying cash. Do I really need a survey to be done? My plan is to rent it out long