Stephanie Cederdahl
Forever Tenants and House Hacking
Hi All! I'm currently searching for my first duplex/house hackable property. I plan to move into one unit, renovate, then move into the next unit and renovate over time. The problem I have run into is that one propert...
Ron Todd
Why won't they haggle?
I found the perfect home and was even more excited to see it had been REO for several years! I made an offer with my real estate agent and the bank countered by barely moving down. After a bit more research (small tow...
Kyle Richter
Cash at REO closing
I'm trying to see if it is possible to get cash at closing when buying a REO. I'm interested in one that is listed for $90k but needs about $20k in rehab. this is still well below FMV, but I don't want to "suck" up th...
Aubrey P.
Biden Executive Order
As a landlord, who relies on credit scores and other pertinent information to vet renters, I’m concerned about Biden’s latest Executive Order. He’s looking to try to ensure racial equity by a change in how credit repo...
Bridgette I.
Are there really consumer FICO scores and lender FICO scores?
Experian says my FICO is 816. My lender showed me my credit report that she pulled and Experian says my FICO is 695. When I asked my lender about this, her reply was that there's a consumer FICO and a lender FICO th...
Brian Tracy
How much does one need to know about construction?
Hi, I am a brand new investor with zero experience. In talking to and reading about those who have successfully invested, most seem to have a very firm knowledge of the principles of sound housing construction--seems ...
George Elchaar
Opportunity to purchase with $0 down, owner financing
Hello everyone & thank you for having me as a member of the forum. I hope to contribute to this forum in some type of capacity to show gratitude for the knowledge shared with me.I have been a property & casua...
Sandy Keller
Flow Meters in Multi Family Units
This past month we had to pay an extra $600 in water and sewer costs due to an undetected water leak. (unfortunately it is set so landloard pays water and sewer utilities) I really want to install flow meters so tha...
Taylor Bettencourt
Separating Tenant Utilities
Hey everyone, beginner investor here in Cranston, Rhode Island. I’m looking to purchase a single family home in Cranston which may eventually be rented out. I was thinking of putting a tiny house in the back and doing...
Mitch Villalva
New to REI, but not to business...
Hello BP,I am just here to post as a newer member who is like many interested in real estate in general. A little about myself as this is an introduction. My name is Mitch and I am one of those Americans who has done ...