Caroline Ejiya
Approached to rent out my basement for group home setting.
Hello, I was approached by an individual who wants to rent my basement for group home settings for clients over the age of 55-year-old. I have 2 bedrooms in my basement and a full bath and there are potentials to add ...
Jamal Fontenot
Houston Rental Properties
Hey BP Family! So I've been running comps, trying to get my first rental property under contract. I was wondering if any of the vets would be willing to share some insight and tips! Im looking to use a FHA loan, stay ...
John Fabros
Getting VA Offers Accepted in Competitive Market?
Been shopping for a personal purchase and getting a little frustrated trying to get my VA financed offers accepted.Last loss was a nearly immaculate three-unit (basement needed a fridge) listed at 1.1 mil. Offered 1.1...
Jivonna B.
Is there a fast way to make offers on MLS properties?
I have recently been making offers on properties listed on the MLS, however that process seems like it should be easier. My process now is that I get the PA, print it out, scan it back into PDF then I fax it or email...
Bryan Hancock
Is Profit Per Hour Invested The Best Return Metric For RE Investing?
I am reading a book by a well-known author right now and he has some disparaging remarks for yield measurements for real estate investing. I tend to agree with him given that most real estate activities carry a huge ...
Sarah Msuya
Actual Cash Value v. Functional Replacement Cost Insurance?
Hello everyone,
I am under contract on my first long term buy and hold rental. It is a 4BD/1.5BR SFH in Auburn Maine. I am paying $113,000 and will be replacing the roof on it this spring. Everything is currently fu...
Brad Johnson
Using a trusted partner to buy low money down deals every year
My younger sister is looking to start investing in real estate after seeing me have some success recently. I have 2 SFR and she is a no debt recent graduate.
The strategy we’ve talked about is for her to owner occupy...
Jim Majoros
Is it Legal to get a seller to hold the Mortgage in Pennsylvania?
I am being told by an attorney that because of the Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 I cannot get a seller to hold the paper. I do not understand because I hear of people doing this.
Randall Jacobs
Realtor Rant
First thing I will say is that I know that there are good dedicated realtors out there and this is about those who aren't. I have numerous SF rental properties in the Houston area. I frequently am approached by realt...
David Smith
What to know about NJ green card inspection?
My current card was issued in 2012.. almost 5 years.. when will they come? What is the whole process? IS there a checklist they need to inspect, so i can fix it? Thanks.