John D.
1st time landlord - should a lawyer review my lease agrmt?
I have a condo in Philadelphia that I'd like to rent. I have found a couple good lease agreement templates on this website. Once I update them, should I invest in having a lawyer review these documents to make sure th...
Noah Lomax
First Multi-Unit, Feeling Good!
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $1,100,000
Cash invested: $245,000
We found a multi-unit on the MLS (Legal 3; non-conforming basement). The ...
Bryce Andersen
Do egress windows in a basement add value?
I just bought my first house that’s going to be a BRRRR. The basement has 2 bedrooms and a family room with small windows. The home was built in 1958 and is grandfathered in so egress windows are not necessary. Howeve...
Steven Nieves
House hacking with short term rentals
What can anybody tell me about implementing the house hacking strategy with short term rentals? What are the best property types for this kind of strategy? Does anyone on here have any experience with this?
David D.
Oklahoma City Provider of Home Style Renovation Loan
Does anyone recommend a bank or mortgage provider in Oklahoma City that offers the Fannie Mae Home Style Renovation Loan / Mortgage? I've checked with BOK and First United, and they do not offer it.
Eric Williams
LLC Concepts Recently Learned
I thought I would share some new concepts I learned.
LLC as a Contractual Arrangement
So numerous cases have cited LLCs as "creatures of contract." One case described that contract as occurring between the members...
Tim Giddings
Best New England markets
Looking for opinions on the best areas to get into rentals in New England. I live in Worcester so that is mainly where I am looking but I have seen some great deals in the Woonsocket area which seems like it is a grea...
Dave Kush
Subdividing Property with Tandem Houses, Shared Drive
Hi Everybody!I am looking at a property that has two houses on the same parcel, one in front of the other. I am trying to find out if it would be possible to subdivide it. Aside from verifying there is enough room t...
Tucker Bousquet
US Minimum Rental Down Payment
Does anyone know if it’s possible to purchase a rental in the US with a 5% down payment? I’m aware it’s quite easy if it’s owner occupied for a year, same with Canada, although there are loopholes we’ve used here in o...
Preston Phillips
First Investment Property Opportunity
Hi everyone, My fiancée and I have been given the opportunity to purchase our first investment property off market from a family member. We have purchased 2 previous owner occupants. I am looking at advice, references...