Pete Harper
TX Sheriff’s Auction
I did my first Sheriff’s Auction this month. I won a 1300 sqrft 4BR 2BA house in a small east Texas town. It is currently occupied. From the street I can see it needs a new roof. This home is not under homestead exemp...
Bryan Gamble
Is creating an LLC a good idea for a Real Estate Agent?
As an agent, instead of using my personal name on everything can I use a DBA business instead?People always talk about "building your business", but without brand recognition these possibilities seem, well, limited. I...
Sophia Maler
Conventional loan delayed. What to expect?
I'm buying a home as primary residence. The projected closing date is 07/05, but the loan hasn't even gone through underwriter. I called bank several times, but they say they are still processing loans closing in June...
Michael Dunn
To use or Not to use DownPayment assistance ?
Good evening,I am in the process of getting a contractor and purchasing my first rental,and I am trying to decide if I should use the Down Payment assistance program for my state MississippiAnd what are the pros and t...
Eric James
Supreme Court ruling on CDC moratorium
News media outlets are all reporting "Supreme Court declines to strike down the CDC moratorium."
However, the National Association of Realtors has sent out an email stating that the court ruled that the CDC does not...
Kris Duckett
HOA Not responding to concern about tree
Hi! I have a tree in my front yard (hoa responsibility) that is now overhanging my 1 year old roof - there are branches rubbing against our roof. The HOA just contracted with a tree trimming services to trim the tre...
Shonari Wynter
Buying a house in my name vs starting an LLC
Hello BP,I have been actively trying to find my first property for buy and hold. However, there are so many things that can go wrong and that makes me wonder if I should get a LLC before doing any kind of REI or shoul...
Michael Bearden
Starting out in the Lakeland/Tampa, FL area
Hey BiggerPockets members, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Michael Bearden, Im 30 years old and live in Lakeland, FL. I have successfully completed one real estate investment deal where I lived in t...
Paige Roberts
Who is responsible when pipes freeze and burst? Tenant no propane
My tenant apparently did not order propane for his rental. I was not told until after pipes froze and broke. Apparently he was just using a small space heater for his room. So who is responsible for the broken pipe...
Robert Lasko
Tenant turns AC WAY down! What can I do?
I have a tenant who's awesome! She takes care of the place, pays on time, and doesn't cause any issues. She is a dream tenant! My only complaint is that she runs the AC at 68 during the day and turns it to 64 at ni...