I'm located in Southeast Iowa. I coach a local swim team, and one of my swimmers parents basically came to me with a deal where he would offer me any of his multi family properties at cost for some private lessons for...

Hi BP members,I’m planning to househack in Irvine, CA. I’m aware that this market is expensive and don’t have many small-multifamily properties. I chose this market because I will be working here in this city so rathe...

I understand that HUD rules only allow for 2 people per bedroom but we have another consideration. Our neighborhood has small driveways that only fit 2 cars and the garages are "2-car" but most people only use it ...

HELP!! I have a 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath house with a detached 2 car garage with a studio apartment above the garage. Here is my problem: I am renting the house out without use of the garage. The garage apartment is a stu...

Hi, I'm looking at buying a property in Sommerville/Winter Hill on Freemont St (somewhat near the housing complex and the high school) and was wondering what the rental market is due to crime or safety in the area. An...

Interested to hear thoughts on this deal on a 1bd/1.5ba 930 sq ft Spanish colonial condo in sunny Santa Barbara listed for 658k.  Located one block from the hospital, one block to State Street and ten blocks to the hu...

I found this news report on an HOA up in New York and it reminded me of why I didn't like them and remembered @Joshua Dorkin talking how he did not care for them. http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/01/23/family-sued-... 

I am looking at a multi-gen house in the area which has two kitchens and living rooms. I was planning to make a 2nd entrance and close and rent out the 1 bd,living-kitchen part.But, i came to know that city of RR wont...

Thought this was kind of funny. A real estate agent us not the term "house hacking "

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An Oakland real estate agent is being called out for putting a Silicon Valley spin on one of his listings.

"Eager to invest in ...

Hello Bigger Bigger Pockets!My name is Chris and......I've finally taken the first step and made an account here on the site.  I've been listening to the podcasts, stalking the forums and reading the articles and deci...