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The purpose of this post is not to ask a specific question or write about a specific situation/event, but rather to start a general discussion around the three alternative investments named above.Commerical MF: Divers...
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Will homeowner's insurance cover a house that has an extra room that was added on without permits? (garage to room conversion)
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I am on my 4 SFR flip. So I have just enough experience to think I know more than I do. We are repainting the existing kitchen cabinets. According to the painter he has put 4 coats of primer and 2 coasts of paint (whi...
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I bought a fourplex from Fannie Mae about 60 days ago as an owner occupant and I have yet to move in. I do plan to live there but I've had two contracts fall through on my house and I have a flip that is taking longe...
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I have been looking heavily into lease options, but I have seen some on here saying there could be legality issues. Apparently some laws were enacted on the federal level to restrict a person's ability to take advanta...
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I find myself in a real estate purchase conundrum. BLUF: seller is trying to cancel our contract to buy and threatening litigation.
A bit of background, wife and I put an offer on this house. The process was going a...
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Our start wasn’t easy, fell into our first rental – it was a failure…however the learning experience helped get us to where we are today. Reflecting, we’re very thankful for the learning experience (and work to never ...
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Okay Bigger Pockets Folks
The time has come for me to make some decisions:
My situation: I live in Sf Bay Area in California. I own two Single Family Home Rentals currently. One in California and one in Texas Both...
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When you have a Realtor find you off market properties. What is a reasonable amount to pay them? Is it the same as when you buy the property when its active on the market? Is it a flat rate?
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Hi all,I am located in California and purchased an out of state investment property (condo) in Dallas, Tx in March. My tenant informed me that some homeless people have set up tents in a vacant lot that is located beh...