I am California resident with one rental property that has just over $300k in equity and is barely in the black each month (less than $200). Looking to retire in about 5 years. Were are SERIOUSLY considering moving to...

Would SO appreciate feedback -The mortgage broker states all along the way: the fees consist of his points, appraisal, inspection, closing fees - other than the interest rate and LTV etc.  The night before the closing...

LA landlords, do you charge a late fee?I'm about to list my first rental in LA (the other half of the duplex I'm house-hacking), and I don't know whether to charge a fee for late rent.If so, how much do you charge? Re...

I have to rant about this somewhere and figure BPers would sympathize!I bought a house at foreclosure auction this year. I've completed the process and have the deed. The tenant and the former owner (who apparently li...

We put an offer in at $1.2M and waived an appraisal, but the appraisal came in WAY lower than the agent, lender and myself anticipated (200k less). We are using a 10% down vacation home loan, and can only afford about...

I have done my "due diligence" by reading about 15 threads on SDIRAs, and still have a few questions.Does anyone use a custodian that specializes (or is especially effective with) private money lending (not buying exi...

I have one property, a house. my husband and I hired a property management company last year. From day one, they have been awful, irresponsible, etc. Long story short, the lease is up, the renters are moving. The PMC ...

I'm purchasing my first home!!! I've taken the plunge and applied for financing and have been approved. I've been set up with an agent through my bank. I want to live in the property as my primary residence for a few ...