MIke Brady
Overwhelmed First-Time Landlord Seeking Advice
Hi everyone,
I converted my former primary residence into a rental property. Financially, it's been a sound decision, but mentally, it's taking a toll on me. I constantly feel like I'm 'on call'. Even though my tenan...
Diya Sharp
Owner financing for a fix and flip
Hello BP family,I am a new member to the board and need some advice. I own a property outright in Houston that I bought Q4 of last year for 359 K. The property is a gorgeous, but very old historic home in a very desir...
Craig Vallely
Shasta County, CA Tenant Law Question
I am considering purchasing a duplex to live in one of the units and continue renting the other, but I am not sure regarding the tenants laws in Shasta County. If both units are inhabited can I buy the property and mo...
John Thedford
Found A Deal FINALLY! Closed on it today...
The SW Florida market is HOT! Not only are properties selling, but rentals are few and far between. Everybody including their dead uncle is now a RE investor. Competing with smart money is one thing but you can't comp...
Jose Mena Diaz
HELOC Recommendations to Consolidate Credit Card Debt
Hey there, Bigger Pockets family! I'm currently a bit stressed because I'm facing higher credit card debt than I've ever had after remodeling our house and paying for our wedding (I know, I know, financing this is a r...
Matthew Trotter
What to do when the market is high.
I think most would agree that home prices around the USA are either average or high. I like buying when sellers really need a buyer. Recently, it's been a hot market in Atlanta.So, where are the pain points right now?...
Belinda Carr
Subject to contract
This will be my 1st time acquiring a property through Subject to. Does anyone have a contract and necessary forms they are willing to share or can you tell me where I to get them? I want to make sure I do it right. Th...
John Burton
Yellow Letter Campaigns
I am slowing learning all I can about Real Estate and have heard of 'yellow letter' campaigns. My parents own their house free and clear and actually received one of these letters in the mail. I am wondering what is t...
Trina P.
Transitioning out of a full-time job into real estate
My husband is working full-time at his job which pays well but is full of stress and long hours making it difficult to spend enough time on real estate. We want to get him out ASAP and transition him into working full...
Burt L.
What Are Other Downsides to a 1031 Exchange I Can Tell a Seller?
I've been speaking to a seller who relocated out of state due to work in June, 2011. He lived there for at least 2 years, so if he sells before June, 2014 he can avoid the capital gains tax. His current lease with ...