Austin Hawthorn
First house hack: Turn key or minor renovations?
I'm committed to purchasing a duplex to househack within the next 6 months (ideally). What would you do?A: Buy a turnkey property to get your skin in the game start building equity asapB: Buy a property in need of ver...
Arpita McGrath
Renovation loan for a cherry hill, nj house
My husband and I are trying to put an offer for a house in Cherry Hill, NJ which is being listed due to an estate sale. The entire house needs to be cosmetically renovated and the seller has priced it lower to allow f...
Reid Chauvin
Aspiring House Hackers - have you considered renovation loans?
House hacking is viewed by many to be the best way to get involved in RE investing. You are eligible to put less money down and benefit from a lower interest rate than you are in financing as an investment property. N...
Hanan K.
Renovation Loan question - homepath single family house bid
Hi,This is my first post on Bigger Pockets so thank you in advance for your help and advice. I live in the NYC metro area (Westchester County)I've found a Fannie Mae Home (homepath) that I'd like to bid on and I have ...
Jarret Durst
Financing a house in need of some renovations
Hello BP people. I’m going under contract for a house for 40k. This is great, but I’m running into some issues. My original lender said I have to spend at least 100k for a renovation loan (mortgage+renovation costs). ...
Clay Revels
House Hack Timeline and when to start renovations
Hello everyone,
I'm on my way and purchased my first house hack. It's a 2 bd/1.5 ba, condo on the 1st floor. There is room in the Mbdr to convert the 1/2 ba into a full bath making the condo a 2/2 and still have cl...
Zach Fulton
Looking for guidance on my first renovation house.
I just bought a 3/2 1200 sqft home in Greenville, SC. I was able to get a good price on it and am now trying to figure out how much to put into it. It needs:13 WindowsHVAC work(Cool works great, heat doesn't. Maybe it...
Chelsea Wallace
First Bathroom Renovation (B house, B+/A- neighborhood)
First post!We have decided to keep our current single-family home as an investment property. We are looking to renovate the master bathroom. It is a grade B house in a B+/A- neighborhood. Which updates/finishes are mo...
Pauline Charlton
Renovation of old houses : strip to the studs ?
When renovating an old house under what circumstances does one strip the walls to the studs? the house smells old and there is water damage in the back wall due to a leaky roof. Contractor suggests tearing our one wal...
Jesse M.
House insurance when your doing a full renovation?
I just closed my first house and am looking into insurance on the property for 3 months while i renovate it. i just need the basic insurance for a fair price. Fire, water, theft. Etc. Does anyone have any recommendati...