Sylvia Fu
Finish exis basement (to rent out) or build a 2-story addition?
What should I do?Here's the scenario:I own and live in a 3br/2ba home that we just bought in October. I live in the Bay Area. The house has a family room (a deck that was wrapped, which is usable, but in dire conditi...
Sidney Foster
how to find a tenant friendly property managment
Seems that my business partner rented from the mamgment company from hell. Why do property mangment companies have all the rights in this city Las Vegas. the place wasn't clean fridge didn't work toilets didn't work a...
Dean D.
How to objectively estimate a properties relative value
I apologise if this post is a bit long winded, however, I am starting to look at my first home purchase (will be house hacking as per Set For Life by Scott Trench). As such, I am trying to understand how to objectivel...
Mark Taylor
Starting House Hack Phase 2
I bought a house with a mother in law apartment. I’ve been clearing almost the whole mortgage by renting the basement but we’re planning on buying a new house and moving. The house is in R-1 zoning so I can’t technica...
Charles V Tollefsen
using a utility transfer switch
First off I am not an electrician, but before I call one I want to know if this is even a thing people do. Here is the scenario: I own a duplex home with two electrical services, one for each unit. I have a detached...
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Hello from Virginia Beach, VA
Hello all at BiggerPockets Admin and all members
Thank you for the Welcome first off and the great work you do here on this website. I couldn't resist joining because I have questions and it certainly looks as though...
Vic Liang
Home Reversion possible in US?
Hello everyone,A coworker of mine's church friends has run into issues with being able to afford their mortgage payments as they slowly decline in health. They were contemplating selling to me knowing I'm a real estat...
Account Closed
House hacking with low down payments
Hey everybody! I’m looking in to the idea of house hacking. Since I don’t have a lot of money saved up I wanted to try to get a low down payment loan. can anyone advise me on how to become eligible for aFHA low down p...
Marco Padilla
Where do you buy construction materials in Dallas??
Hey guys,I'm going to be doing some light remodeling an old house in the Dallas area. My problem is that I live in CA and I don't have the same contacts there as I do here. My cousin is a good handy man down there but...
Damir Seferovic
Not renewing lease during Covid in California
Hi everyone,Looking for some clarity on what I can do here in California. I have a tenant whose lease expires on March 1. He has been with me for 3 years now. He has had a few months in the past when he has been late...