Jaye Crockett
Vacancies and short term rentals
I have 3 properties that are currently vacant and have been for months. I’m paying the mortgage & all of the bills on 2 because they are short term rentals which is really ”Tough on the pockets” , I plan to turn o...
Ryan H.
When to cash-out refi?
In July of 2022, I purchased a SFH and obtained a 30-year fixed @ 6.75%. The property appraised for $30k more than the purchase price before improvements, and I then added a new roof, new AC, new carpet and flooring ...
Susan Herschell
Preapproval letter
Hi BP community!I am just starting out in investing in MF rental properties. I am working with a mortgage broker I have worked with for several years in buying two primary residences. I know and trust him and he is VE...
Sherry Norman
Too expensive to get cedar shakes painted?
Hi everyone,I'm in the process of purchasing a house on short sale. It is sided with natural cedar shakes. Here in the damp-ish climate of NJ, the shakes turn an unattractive kind of black after years of weather exp...
James Brisson
Current Cash out refi costs and rates … HELP
Hey all, so I’m currently in the process of doing a cash out refi on one of the triplex’s I own in Fitchburg, Ma. I have a rate of 3.75% Current PITI is 2180 and other expenses monthly are roughly $200. Gross rents ar...
DeWitt Gibson
Time Token's Cryptocurrency based Vacation Rental Platform
I found the following local Phoenix, Arizona based company called Time Token on Start Engine promoting investment in their cryptocurrency based vacation rental platform. I think it's fascinating, but I'm not too sure ...
Denzel Hamilton
Talking to a seller
What are some of the most important questions to ask a seller about their property? If possible, can someone e-mail me a copy of their script?
Scott Thompson
Why 3/2?
As I'm doing my research, I see that 3/2 is kind of the bread-and-butter SFR. That's what I've been looking for as my first property, but just got to thinking today...I don't really know why I'm looking at 3/2 spec...
Jordan Low
New Garage Door and Improving Curb Appeal
All - I was wondering if you could give me some advice on what style garage door I should go with. The garage door as seen in the picture was hit and I am planning on getting a new one from Lowes.There are so many t...
AJ Wong
Why the new NAR settlement means investors actually need a stronger buyer broker
What a week! Big news in the real estate game. Lots of big changes and challenges to be navigated but I'll keep this short and sweet to focus on the real world effects of the NAR Commission Lawsuit Settlement for inve...