Maya Torres
Not having central air concern
Hello!
So my husband and I have been house hacking in our first duplex for about 6 months. We plan on purchasing another property and moving at the end of the year. Right now I have a tenant that lives next door. Wha...
Kenneth Garrett
Building Code/Code Enforcement Questions
I have been a Building Official/Zoning Administrator for 20 plus years. If you have questions regarding code matters feel free to reach out. It may be another perspective you hadn't considered. Since becoming an in...
RIck Montanari
Tiny Home Market?
Hey everyone,New member here and as my first post I'd like to pose a question about the tiny house market. Let start of with a bit of background....I'm a local metro Denver Realtor who has been licensed for less than ...
Pearly Tan
CFPB looking to eliminate DTI requirements
What are everyone's thoughts?https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/cfpb-debt-to-income-rule/
Todd Witt
1st Deal Analysis
Hey everyone, I am looking for some help in putting together my first buy and hold purchase. In my area, multi-family units do not typically go on the MLS, so my partner and I started a small direct mail campaign targ...
Cheryl Balazs
Leaping in - Madison, WI
Hello!I've been lurking and enjoying the content on bigger pockets for a while so it only makes sense to join.We have always had one or two rent houses but my husband and I have just recently purchased two duplexes th...
Tim Bartel
Minimum age for dogs or cats
I am just starting to accept applications from people with pets in my two 4-plexes. I am changing from my no-pet policy because of long vacancies, and I get many requests from would-be tenants with pets. I see lots of...
Lance Nelson
Should I add a third bedroom?
I purchased my first property 2 years ago and it's a 1250 sq foot 2BR 2BA townhouse near Portland, Oregon. The master bedroom has a very large walk in closet that's attached to a laundry room. After a little creative ...
Jeremy Tillotson
Worst Hoarder House Ever
About two weeks ago we bought a house. Knowing it was full of trash and has been empty a while. We got a good deal on the house, but knew it would take alot of work. It is in a rental neighborhood. This is a 900 sq ft...
Steve Green
Multifamily Valuation for an existing SFR zoned for multifamily
Hi Everyone,
I have a SFR in Portland, Oregon that is cash flow positive but not by a lot. I am evaluating a few options to improve this situation, one is "status quo" i.e wait another year and then decide since the...