Bienes Raices
Condos, cash flow & 50% rule
I've read a lot of negative things about buying condos for rental. But even though you would pay somewhere between $200-$400 in monthly maintenance fees for the unit, isn't that offset somewhat by the fact that you wo...
David H.
Do you include kayaks, paddle boards, motorboats, bikes, in your waterfront STR?
Hi. I'm opening up a new STR on a speedboat-friendly lake in Indiana, and I'm thinking about including kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes (there's a great 20 mile paved biking path next to our property). These items w...
Account Closed
203K loan or Similar loan process
Hey everyone,We are planning to use the 203K or Homestyle Renovation loan on our next primary property purchase. My question is when does the contractor come into play when determining cost of renovation and mortgage ...
Leah Miller
House Hacking Los Angeles
Living in Los Angeles, looking to start house hacking and putting the high rent toward building equity. Can someone help me with the basics of the difference of the 3.5% vs. 5% loans?Looking for the general difference...
Justin B.
Gave portion of security deposit back before I found more...
We were doing the walk-through with the tenant, and the guy had his dog defecating and pissing everywhere on the 3rd floor. The guy was trying to deny it (when we could see turds everywhere and puddle marks) and we go...
Logan Jorns
How to effectively use BP's 90 goal tool
Experienced investors; knowing what you know now, what actionable items do you wish you would have included in your 90 day goal that you didn't know about until after you reached your goal? What action items, daily ta...
Logan Jorns
How to effectively use BP's 90 goal tool
Experienced investors; knowing what you know now, what actionable items do you wish you would have included in your 90 day goal that you didn't know about until after you reached your goal? What action items, daily ta...
Curtis H.
I have 3 days to Furnish a STR. What would you do?
Hey all, So I am closing on a home today in Atlanta that I plan to stay in for a few weeks out of the year on and off, and rent it out to business travelers via short term leases, Airbnb, etc when I'm home in CA. Next...
Ryan Rubel
Village Rental Home Inspection
I have a rental home where the village contacted me to do their rental inspection that is required every 3 years. My PM coordinated with the village inspector to do a walk through the house. I'm shocked at the amoun...
Jackie F.
Lender Requiring 12 Months Escrow for Taxes & Insurance
My current lenders for a primary residence I am purchasing is requiring 12 months of escrow UP FRONT AT CLOSING for taxes and insurance PLUS the normal contribution going forward.I have a shortsale on credit report da...