Eric Schaaf
What Should I Do?
Hi, guys. I've been lurking, mostly, and keeping my eyes open for possible opportunities in my area. I have recently begun speaking with a friend who is also interested in real estate. He has more capital readily avai...
John Whitfield
New to the Scene in NC
My account saying I've been on Biggerpockets for about a year now, but in truth I've been studying Real Estate off and on for a little more than that. It was only in the last 6 months did I realize just how little I k...
Gary Hirthler
Am I Being Ripped Off By My Lender? (First time buyer)
Our mortgage broker "forgot" to mention closing cost (our bad for not doing thorough enough investigating and researh, AND now trust is a bit fractured) - I'm wondering (I've gotten 5 calls this morning from mortgage ...
George Sleweon
Should I invest in REIT for now???????
Hi All,I'm in the process of repairing my credit, and I live and work in an area with very little RE investment opportunities. I would like to invest in NW Indiana and Chicago areas which I'm familiar with, but I don'...
Michael Dunn
Before I pay for a Second appraisial , Advice please .....
I had a question regarding getting a FHA 203K rehab loan the property I am wanting to purchase was built around 1945 ( there is no Lead Paint ) as far as I can tell This is a distressed property , and needs around $2...
Mike Franco
Dealing with tenants who don't want to pay last month's rent.
I've read about them. and I'm dealing with them.
They think they can just use their security deposit as last month's rent, leaving the landlord holding nothing to cover damages.
Do tenants really have the upper hand...
Jeff Fairchild
Loan modifications
I read in a book that it can be a good idea to tell the seller all of their solutions one of which is a loan modification. It said to call their bank right on the spot and talk to them for the seller.
What experie...
Brian Flounders
Vacation rentals and minimum age restrictions?
Hey everyone, Just had a quick question regarding age as a protected class. I am aware that the Fair Housing Act protects from discrimination for housing. You cannot factor someone's age into your rental decision (pr...
Aleksandra U.
Tenant is not returning my calls, or texts
Hello,
My current tenants are on 30days notice period.
They supposed to move out at the end of January.
It was month to month lease and I did not renew because of smoking. After 2 written notices and tons of complai...
Jon S Strick
Vacation Rental near Orlando
Hello, I am going to purchase a vacation rental in the Central Florida (Orlando) area. Compared to other places in US, new construction homes still seem fair priced and I think they could cash flow as a vacation renta...