Ansel Troy
build a second story or invest out of state?
Hello fellow BP members,I'll try to be short... My home is in Oakland, Ca. Hot market. Purchased with a 203kFHA in 2013 for 118k.. after renovation value 215k.. final price 209k. Current value 375-400k. i built an in-...
Ray Riley
What's the pulse in Pittsburgh?
Hi, Rookie-ish investor here. Born and raised in Pittsburgh but, I currently live in suburban Philly. I have been strongly entertaining the idea of grabbing some property in my hometown. Seeing all the turn around in ...
Frank S.
Building small apartment instead of buying - Good or bad idea?
I live in Houston, TX. I've been looking for a small apartment (5-20 units), under $500K, not in section 8 areas, with room for improvements. Does not have to be in Houston but I know Houston the best. I have saved $1...
Manuel Encarnacion
California Security Deposit
Quick question about security deposits in Southern California. When rent is about $2200 -$2400 do you still ask for 1 month’s rent for security deposit? So if their lease begins March 1st do they need to provide let’s...
Lindsay Wilcox
Letting Tenant Pay Months at a Time?
Just got a question from a prospective tenant and wanted to know what you think. He's a college student and receives his student loans in August and January, so he wanted to know if he could pay four months' rent at a...
David Landheer
Mobile Home Buying
Looking to fill a mobile home park with a few used single wide homes, any suggestions on where to find these used homes?
Ashley McDonnell
Section 8 Rentals in NC
Hey everyone, I recently was approached by a potential tenant about using section 8 vouchers to cover the rent. I'm not opposed to this strategy however, after looking into NC section 8 state rules/regulations, I have...
Zachary Rubin
MHP Deal Analysis
Hey all,I'm new in the MHP space and am currently analyzing my first few deals. Any help from experienced MHP investors on the below deal would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Rural area (11 miles to walmart)unpaved ...
Craig Osterloh
Commercial Financing
I intend on doing more buying in the next year. Currently I have 4 conventional mortgages. I believe they are Frannie backed. I can consolidate them all down to one, giving me three more frannie backed mortgages av...
Pete Crutchfield
Possible duplex needs a roof
I am currently considering putting an offer in on a duplex. It needs a roof. Our insurance rates are very very high in this Parish. Average quotes are 4k-5k a year with a new roof. Provided you can find a broker that ...