Billy Bey
Need help with a sell vs rent decision
We're looking to upsize current home and buy in a neighborhood closer to kids school. Debating whether to sell our current primary or rent it out. Have pre-approval from bank on new home purchase without a sale contin...
Phillip Chang
New Member Intro - Phil in Los Angeles, CA
Hi all,
My name is Phil I have been a lurker for almost five years but finally sitting down to make my first post. I think i have listened to 150 or so Bigger Pockets Podcasts and love the content and positive vibes....
Danny Farrell
Any areas in LA that are NOT rent control?
Hey There, I'm looking for my first house hacking deal, and was wondering if there any pockets of LA that are NOT rent control. I read that houses built before 1978 are rent controlled in most areas. Any info would be...
Paul Wolfson
Santa Clarita ADU Laws
Hello everyone. I’m looking to buy a SFH in Santa Clarita and build a new ADU in the back yard. To be clear, I’m not talking about converting a detached garage. I’m talking about new construction of ADU in the back ya...
Marimar Hernandez
Increasing Rent after 2 year contract
Hello,
We have tenants in our home in Morgan Hill CA since May 2012. They signed a 2 year lease. The rent we wanted was 2,800 but discounted it to 2,600 per month for a 1 year prepayment for the first year an...
Ben Brown
Totally Crazy? Keep Renting in High Market, Invest in Low Market
I've been listening to the BP podcast and just finished the one with Ashley Hamilton. This had me questioning if it actually made any sense to invest in a more affordable market than mine. At the same time, keep renti...
Jay Staudt
How Important Are HOA Dues in Rental Properties?
My wife and I are house hunting for our primary residence, but we eventually see it becoming a rental.
Around here (Northern VA), pretty much any decent place you find is going to be tied to an HOA, a condo a...
Donna Arrogante
Multi family investing in Los Angeles (FHA loan)
Hello investor friends! Though I'd finally introduce myself after poking around for a few weeks and also ask for some advice.
I'm Donna, I'm passionate about creating passive income streams, attaining financial free...
Trevor Justice
Umbrella liability vs. owning property in an LLC. Your thoughts?
Last year, I set up a CA LLC owned/controlled by a WY LLC, with the intention of deeding my 20% share of an apartment building into the LLC. (I've been on title as 20% co-owner.)I was able to transfer my share with th...
John Wanberg
Financing for property in Denver
Ok, so I have a small commercial property under contract for $900k in the Denver metro area. With a conservative rental estimate of $10/ft NNN (there are some unique features, indoor paint booth, tons of yard space),...