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Quashema Watkins Landlord occupying finished basement or attic
10 September 2018 | 4 replies

Is legal for an landlord to live in a finished attic or basement and rent the 1st and 2nd floor of a 2 family house in NJ?

If so, whenever the landlord has to use a physical address, how will the address be listed if...

Jose M. Higher/Lower Down Payment Vs Holding Savings for Next Deal
20 September 2021 | 6 replies

Hello BP Family,
Does it make more sense to leave as little of a down payment possible (regardless of PMI) on your first deal (fha)  so you can use your cash for the next deal? 
If I put 20 percent down, it will pro...

John Banks Negotiating a bad inspection with mold & water damage
5 September 2020 | 2 replies

Hi All - Looking for some advice on negotiating a bad inspection from the buyer perspective. Illinois 3 bed 1.5 bath single family 110 sqft 1980's home. Standing water evidence in the crawl space and mold growth (not ...

Orrett Lawrence Short to Midterm renter issue
6 December 2024 | 4 replies

Hi all, I am in NC, I have a SFH that support the STR to MTR market. I have a MTR guest that has stop paying and refusing to leave even after I sent him a demand for payment or leave the property. What's the most effe...

Ray Jimenez Evict Someone who in Prison
8 May 2016 | 3 replies

Hello BiggerPockets,I need some advice on a current situation that I am currently handling out in NJ. I currently have a section 8 tenant who's currently incarcerated for legal issues that I won't get into at this mom...

Tone Church How to raise rent on your tenant
6 January 2019 | 5 replies

My tenant is not on a lease with me. He had one with the previous owner of the property but I never established one with him. It has been 8 months since I bought the house. He is paying about $350/month below market r...

Angel Sanchez Looking to start an S Corp - Lawyer or Accountant?
7 January 2019 | 4 replies

I need help with filing for an S Corp. I'm all about saving some money where I can, but I've heard that if something is wrong on the filing it may delay or prolong the process and getting in contact with the IRS or st...

Carlos Asuaje skeptical about Sub2
20 November 2014 | 2 replies

Hello BP,So i recently completed my first multi-family deal and obviously am super excited about having accomplished a big goal of mine. I finished this deal the "traditional" way of investing, by putting 10% down on ...

Patrik Kathee Manufactured Home- Possible Buy
24 August 2012 | 2 replies

I recently came across a Manufactured home (1000 SF). Seller is asking for $34K. Property needs a little attention (carpet, paint, evap/swamp-cooler) and a few other cosmetic items. I did the math and I’ll probably en...

Jason E. Lower The Risk For Everyone.
5 November 2013 | 2 replies

I have been looking into real estate investing a lot. Right now I am at a point in life where I am going to be moving into my wife's family's home with her. I have no job right now but am looking. Her family has an...