Brendon K.
How do people hire help legally when they're starting out? (US)
So I believe it's well known that when you're starting out in REI you should start out doing everything as a private person, not a business. For one, your appraisals use an entirely different method which can definite...
Aaron Anderson
Are you considering getting your Realtors License?
Hey BP, I'm an agent in the Nashville, Franklin, Spring Hill, and Southern TN market. I've had 10-15 people contact me on here asking if getting a Realtors License is worth it. This has inspired me to write a short ...
Han Oo
Refinancing to conentional loan with BRRRR
Hi BP members,I have this refinancing part question.I buy the house with hard money loan with cash then rehab, rent and refinance with conventional to pay back my hard money lender. So, currently, hard money lenders o...
Andrew S.
Rusty cast-iron sewer pipes - any options other than replace?
I have a problem with a cast-iron sewer pipe in one of my rentals. It clogs up frequently and according to the plumber who just snaked it, the issue is likely paper getting hung up on the rusty insides of the pipes. ...
Jacob Compton
Basement Flooding in KCK, help?
Hello everyone. I have a property in Kansas City, KS which has been receiving a lot of rain and has a basement that has flooded. I am looking for some good contractors to help me diagnose and fix the issue... I had so...
Gabriela Palomino
First time investor: investing out of state (CA to Milwaukee)
My question is for investors currently investing in Milwaukee or any long distance investors. I have a long road of researching ahead of me and I am aware of this but looking for some guidance towards the right direct...
Bryan Palmer
First Time Deal Advice
I will be a first time landlord and am looking for some advise. My area is a sellers market right now and there are not many properties that look like they will give much of a return. I found a duplex that is new co...
Michael Baum
New VRBO cancellation rules....I mean penalties
Well, VRBO is getting harder to work with. https://help.vrbo.com/articles/What-if-I-need-to-cancel-a-re..."Our shared ambition is simple: deliver better traveler experiences across the entire traveler journey and main...
Aaron Smith
Cash for Keys Tax Deductible?
Hi BPers,@Joshua Smith and I both recently bought properties and had to pay off tenants with cash for keys agreements. To me, it seems like one could argue that this is a property expense and could be deducted as an e...
Chris Lombardi
FHA Mortgage Insurance
I'd like to purchase a multi family place, live in one of the units, and put less than the conventional 25% as a down payment using an FHA mortgage.I know this would require an extra 0.85% on my interest rate as MIP, ...