Burt L.
How Much Can a Loan Cosigner Really Help Get You Approved?
I'm looking at purchasing an owner-occ SFR for myself for first time in decades and am no longer a W-2. Multi-family DSCR's were much easier to obtain, I'm recognizing. I'm off from meeting the DTI ratio by a ways, a...
Jimmy S.
Fire and Water Damage : Major issue OR Major Opportunity?
Hello everyone,When getting into a home that has fire and water damage, what have been your issues when it came to:Evaluating the damage (for example, smoke burnt out some of the ceiling but don't know if floor joints...
Jon Begley
Multifamily Depreciation Question - 27.5 or 39 Years?
I have a 10 unit apartment building that is considered a commercial property by the bank, but does the IRS still consider this a residential property? I was reading this article Real Estate Depreciation: A Deeper Look...
Sarah Irving
What to look for in historic duplex
I would like some advice on red flags to look for, questions to ask the inspector, and general advise on a fixer upper I am considering. I am looking to purchase and owner occupy a duplex. The property I am currently ...
Niraj S.
Sellers Disclosures for Lead Based Paint
I am looking at a duplex which was built in 1973 and upon reading the seller's disclosures, in the section for the lead based paint disclosure, he stated: All vinyl and aluminum siding construction on concrete slab. I...
Madina Petashvili
Ohio Rental Eviction Laws Advice
Request advice from anyone who is either a lawyer in Ohio or is knowledgeable and experienced with Ohio rental laws.
I have prospective tenants who signed a lease on 31st of October and paid security deposit same da...
Russell Brazil
New Maryland Real Estate Laws
Two important pieces of legislation took affect on October 1st. The first which cover the whole state is a change in the agency law. Previously if you were a buyer working with an agent, and you did not have a written...
Paul M.
Internet and technology's affect on urban real estate prices
Real estate prices in cities are generally multiples higher than in remote areas. EG Boston, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, DC, Seattle, Austin, etc etc prices are higher than small towns far from major metropolit...
Marcel Lorincz
Taking out HELOC on Prim. Residence to buy Inv. Property
Hello,I know there were similar questions already asked, but I would like to ask this specifically:1/ Can use HELOC from my primary residence to buy an investment property and be able to deduct HELOC interest as busin...
Edward Rife
mentor???
I'm looking for a mentor and cash partner in southern illinois willing to do all the leg work once we find deals if the percentage of the cut isnt good enough we can negotiate the terms of mentorship i just need he...