Jacob Barnhart
House may not qualify for FHA loan. Any options?
I have been looking at a property for a couple weeks that I believe would be a good starting investment for me. It is two homes, and I believe it is legally two separate addresses. I got a tour from a realtor today a...
Peter Lee
Worth it to build mezzanine levels in self storage facility?
Anyone have experience with these small overhead units? They are typically accessed by rolling step ladder. One thing I hear is the major liability issue from ladders tipping or people falling carrying stuff into th...
Ken Lee
How do I prevent theft and transient moving in while remodeling?
Background: I have located a quadplex in a low-income neighborhood with NO tenants. The seller is trying to get rid of the property because he is having trouble remodeling all the units in the quadplex. He reported...
Larry T.
what you have learned to include in your lease
Hi,
I would like to get everyone's thoughts if you care to share them about what experience has taught you to include in your lease. I mean beyond the standard lease that I am sure is similar in most cases for a smal...
NA Morris
How to sell land in floodway
We purchased 11 lots across the street from our homestead Approx 20 years ago in order to prevent building and overcrowding. We are now disabled and maintaining the land (in city limits) is becoming too much, AND prop...
Douglas Carey
Looking to get into Real Estate Investing
Hello Bigger Pockets Members!I will get to it quick, my name is Doug and I am from Cleveland, Ohio (Possibly for a short time) and am looking to get into the Real Estate Investing. I am open to working to gain this kn...
Christopher Erwin
How My Burst Pipes May Turn Into a 40+% CoC Return!
Re-Post from my BP Blog --> My recent tenant mishap led to burst pipes and thousands of $$ in plumbing, carpet, paint & cleaning. Worth it? 100% IMO...read on for why! All feedback is welcomed and encouraged.--...
Tom V.
Moving the goalposts - New Rent Control Law in Richmond CA
http://www.contracostatimes.com/richmond/ci_285208...I am sure I am not the only reader to pick up this article. City of Richmond, California enacts a rent control ordinance. I am not clear on if and how it applies...
Samuel Lindgren
Should I add a submeter to a house hacked duplex in Minneapolis?
Hi all - I'm closing on my first house hack soon, and had a question about splitting water. My plumber mentioned that a lot of landlords he's seen don't actually split the water since checking the meter monthly is a b...
Samantha Klein
Things to do to cut down on major repairs
Hey I was just wondering what everybody does when first buying a property or when they are doing a rehab, what are some things you replace or do to cut some on repairs or maintenance? For example, I always replace rub...