Raleigh Anthony Salazar
Working with Lenders
Hello BP people!I have been completing research to get into real estate investing. I was originally looking to buy my first home within this year and then discovered BP, some podcasts, and the house hacking method for...
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Backing out of deal last minute
Looking for advice:
Got into contract for my first investment property for an LTR about a month and a half ago. My lender approved me for a secondary home rather than investment property (I didn’t know the differenc...
Colton Sibley
Probate Property Question
Recently came across a probate property that is essentially a duplex type of home. Located right next to a college. It is a SFH with a guest suite in the basement. It is joint tenancy with three sibling. Two of the si...
Tor Lemhag
First property. Pls help me avoid costly mistakes before closing.
Dear BiggerPockets members, I've signed a contract for my very first investment property. After reading countless books, articles, forum posts and just about everything else, it's time. The numbers add up, however, I ...
Daniel Pierson
Is it legal for me to rent out both units?
Hi BP,I’m looking to acquire a non conforming duplex in Spokane Washington. The property is zoned as allowing for 2 units however it’s recorded as a SFH with the county. If I do not convert this to a legal duplex am I...
Andrew Stack
Motivated seller on rented duplex
I'm looking at a duplex I just found today about 30 min south of Chicago. Not quite the suburbs but a decent town. Seller is asking $35k but the property also had $12k in back taxes due. Obviously the taxes have to...
Lisa Pond
Need advice on MTR potential in North County!
Hi all!I have been researching the San Diego market and would love your advice on my situation / dilemma. I'm going to give you a bit of context on what I already know below so you can weigh in most efficiently. Tha...
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Student housing advice anyone? in Michigan
Anyone good at analyzing a deal or no deal situation? I am in process of working out a deal to put under contract with the owner of a couple houses with Kettering Students occupying, but my analysis skills are not ful...
Jake Kucheck
The Jig is Up
Ok- so here is a real life example of why wholesalers are, in my opinion, guilty until proven innocent.
I constantly get emails from a guy who from time to time has what sound like very good real estate deals. This ...
Gayvonne Giwa
Occupant that does want to complete rental application or credit & background check
what is the rule of thumb when you have a primary applicant who completes the rental application and their significant other who will also occupy the property refuses to complete application and credit and backgrou...