Becky Swenson
DSCR loan for student housing
I'm a first time investor considering buying a rental home for my daughter and her gaggle of roommates on a college campus. Could I use a DSCR loan? I would not be living there, but my child would. All roommates would...
Tony Wilcox
Landlord Insurance and preparing for winter
Hello! My name is Tony Wilcox, and I am an insurance broker located in Indianapolis (licensed in all 50 states). Today I wanted to share a few pointers for things to look out for on future, and past investment propert...
Matt Harmon
Rental Property in your name and liability protection
I am exploring using my VA benefits to purchase a multi. Since this would require the property to be held in my name and I live in one of the units, at least for a few years. How best to protect myself and my family f...
Bryce Y.
How long does the buyer have to deposit earnest money? (Texas)
Hey guys,A couple days ago I got a house under contract. I am the seller. The buyer said they will deposit the earnest money the next day. It has been 2 days and the buyer is not responding. The contract reads, "I...
Eili Ghanem
Rezoning a 2 unit into a 4 unit.
I am in California and i would like to rezone a 2 unit apt into a 4 units. what are the steps and how much is the cost.... well beside the constructions cost.
Eddie Torres
ADU & Property Value
So I recently had a conversation with an appraiser and he basically confirmed what I already have heard regarding ADUs based on research. He said that basically any home that he appraises that has an ADU built on it, ...
Joy G.
Florida: Keeping up with new statues (waterbeds)
I always try to keep up with new statutes so I am informed but I didn't notice that in Florida we now have to allow a tenant to have a waterbed and can require floatation insurance. 83.535 Flotation bedding system; re...
Alan Mills
Sewer clean outs required?
Got an inspection objection back with something I’ve not seen on my other rehab’s (this is a Colorado property):“The seller agrees to have a licensed plumber install external sewer cleanouts per city code and scope th...
Jerrold Stallworth
Contract Sales vs. Lease Options. Which is better?
Good morning all,
A local experienced investor recorded a seminar where he vigorously asserts that a Contract Sale are a much less risky and more fairer to both TB and Seller than Lease Options (he states t...
Blake Carlile
Promissory Note - Signatures / Enforceability Question
Hello! I'm a private lender and recently received a signed promissory note from the borrower that looks well and good (based my research of all things that should be in a note), but it doesn't have a signature line f...