Hey! I've only been looking at SFR in the metro Atlanta area for my first buy and hold rental purchase, but recently came across a townhome that looks interesting. It's down to the studs(looks like someone ran out of ...

Guys,  

Looking at a property down here in Tampa, Fl.  Realtor pulled the info and said that the water is not hooked up to the utility company but that it pulls from the well.  I've never heard of that but am fairly ...

What's up to the bigger pockets crew.Super new to the forum. Been a Mr. Money Moustache follower for a few years now and am starting to see that despite relative frugality as compared to my peer group my best bets to ...

Hi BP, I plan too buy houses in Philadelphia. But I'm not sure how to go about the lead paint laws. I've read the laws and will call them for clarification, but I thought I'd ask BP on this topic. Here are some of the...

Hi Everyone,I've been researching home renovation loans (FHA 203K and Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan [which I recently discovered]) for my first, owner-occupied property in Los Angeles and wanted to know which h...

I have 3 SFH's and 2 townhouses as buy and hold rentals. Paid off primary house. Have a property manager. Current plan: working W-2 job around 140-160k/year. Maxing out retirement accounts, ira, adding to taxable acco...

Success stories? Heard from an investor from Lake Tahoe, Nevada that it has been good for holds.

I recently purchased a duplex and inherited tenant who was allowed to smoke in the “garage” under her previous landlord. After a few visits in her home it’s obvious that she’s smoking in the house. Her lease is up Dec...

Hi, a friend is interested in developing his property and he is trying to decide if applying for a variance is worth the cost.The land includes 2 properties, about 25' x 75' each and is located in the West Side area.T...

Here is my situation.

I purchased a new home in Aug 06 and like many people who try to keep up with the Jones' I chose a house that I could "afford" but just barely. Now a year + later, I'm in a position to where th...