Lisa Misuraca
Am I ready for multi-family's,apartments?
So I'm kinda frozen here...This is what I'm thinking and what I think will take me to my retirementWe currently have two duplexes,one of them we completely remodeled planning a flip(so probably over did it)the other...
Jody Powell
I might have found a motivated seller...now what?
Today I got a return call from someone who had posted their house (by owner) on craigslist. It is a 3/2 1400 sq ft ranch with a 2 car garage on a large (.19 acre) lot. According to the ad it has recently had new paint...
Sam Elder
FHA Home Flipping Waiver About to End
In an effort to stimulate repairs and sales in neighborhoods hard hit by the housing crisis and recession, the FHA waived its standard prohibition against financing short-term house flips. Before the policy change, if...
Lee Hughes
What are some potential ways to finance this first deal?
Hey BP family! I've got a reason to make my first post (of many, I'm sure) seeking your wisdom! Here's the gist.
A friend of mine is selling her late husband's rental property, which is in a state of somewhat disrepa...
Lauren Salvani
New, willing to learn and put in the hard work! - Charleston, SC
I joined BiggerPockets after listening to a few financial podcasts about retirement. I now plan to retire early on real estate investments. I am in the early stages of figuring out exactly which path I would like to...
Stephanie Smith
Wholesaling - Can you help me analyze this?
Hey BiggerPockets Community,First post here. I want to get started in wholesaling. I have no investing experience. I have been doing a bunch of research but still confused on a couple things, mainly determining the co...
Alayah Myint
HELP! Disfunctional HOA
We recently purchased a town house about 5 months ago in an association with 5 total units. I was recently elected president of the HOA last week because the previous president was neglecting his duties. We quickly no...
Jamar Lockwood
Raising Rent on rental property
Hi BPI'm in the process of purchasing a rental property in Cleveland Heights, OH. The tenant is currently paying below market rent. Their current lease says I can terminate lease with 60 day notice. Am I able to raise...
Cal C.
List of why some Landlords don't screen tenants
I thought it would be fun to come up with a list of why some landlords don't screen tenants. Obviously, I'm trying to convey to new landlords the absolute need to screen.
1. The LL's are blithering idiots
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Kevin Mcilnay
Rehab draws with a HML
Okay, I'm having a hard time understanding how draws work with a rehab loan from a hard money lender. The way I understand it is: I have to pay for the work initially. Then I apply for a draw and provide invoices. ...