Anjelica Allen
Something just doesn’t feel right, need advice.
Greetings everyone,So I’m one week to closing on my first home. I’m purchasing a Duplex with a 203k FHA rehab loan (Property 275k). 1. The first unit needs repairs, nothing major (Estimate 27k). Second unit is occupie...
Eric P.
1% rule in NJ doesn't really work?
Living in NJ we've been looking at a few properties and it seems the 1% rule doesn't really work because of the high taxes.. Example:$130,000 property. Owner had cats so it really just needs new carpets to get rid o...
Don Petrasek
Property Use Doesn’t Match Cuyahoga County Records
I have a client who bought a home at the cuyahoga county sheriff’s sale (located in city of Cleveland). I noticed that the Occupancy Class in the county records is two-family, but its set up as a one family includin...
Mike Schorah
Why doesn’t BiggerPockets have a probate forum?
Is it because probates are hurtful? Foreclosures are embarrassing. There’s a forum for that. There’s a forum for taxes. I’m guessing that hurt crosses the line.
Is it because it sucks? There’s a stigma and it’s not...
Josh Romo
Wife doesn't want a second house hack
Hey BP fam,We have been house hacking for a year now everything has gone great it is my wife and I +3 daughters. As the market corrects i was saving up to grab another house to hack. Unfortunately my wife is not on th...
Ryan Dao
Why Doesn't Everyone Invest In Real Estate?
This might warrant some raised eyebrows but I always asked myself the same question: If real estate is a great way to become wealthy, why isn't everyone doing it?Now I'm not saying investing in real estate is easy, be...
Heber Gonzalez
"If opportunity doesn't knock... Build a door!"
This quote says a lot about me. First let me begin by saying I am new to the world of real estate and have been learning so much this entire month. I stay up late and wake up early to make time to learn. My inspirati...
Asher Carr
Manufactured home community that doesn't include land?
Hi Everyone,I just made a few offers on a home I came across today and the seller came replied back with the following:"I'm assuming that you are aware that my home is located in a manufactured home community and does...
Account Closed
Why doesn't everyone invest in apart complexes?
Why doesnt everyone invest in apartment complexes if they are so profitable?
Travis Taylor
Bank Doesn't Know it Owns the House?
While driving through a neighborhood looking for seemingly abandoned homes, my wife and I found one we thought we should check on. According to the county's property records, the title is held by American Home Mortgag...