Nick C.
Florida HB 747 - The end of private lending in Florida?
If I read this correctly, it will end the exemption for hard money/private money loans. After July 1st, anyone who wants to give a loan will need to be licensed. Getting a lender license is no joke, it's a tough proce...
Brendon Kelley
Turnover Cleaners- what do they include?
Hey all, my wife and I are looking to start a short-term rental cleaning company. I have found so much conflicting information online about what is included, how much to charge, etc.So my question is: what do your cle...
Ralph Chiaia
Do you buy your contractor materials and tools?
I’m in the middle of a rehab and the contractor is doing a pretty good job. I’m buying the materials but the contractor is doing some of the shopping. I’m finding a lot of little things like sponges, buckets, and kniv...
Penny Clark
Good Home Warranty Company to Recommend to my Clients
Hi All,Do any of you out there have a good home warranty plan I can recommend to my clients - one that offers good customer service and a short response time; uses reliable vendors and offers decent coverage for appl...
Andreas Mueller
Mortgage rates can approach 5.5% in 2024, even if the Fed doesn't cut rates.
Happy 2024 BP Compatriots! Congrats, you made it 😉.
First post of the new year, where if you haven't read one of mine in the past, I do a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets. Plu...
Brian Gibbons
News from CFPB re: Foreclosures and Pre Foreclosures
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU EXPANDS FORECLOSURE PROTECTIONSUpdated Servicing Rule Provides Surviving Family Members and Other Homeowners with Same Protections as Original BorrowersWashington, D.C. – The Consu...
Adam Francis
Using Primary Home Equity
I own my home outright and was considering using the equity in my home to invest in my first property. Good idea? It seems like that’s what most investors do with their properties but assumed there were some cons when...
Michael Wintercorn
Just starting out - looking for guidance
I want to start out by saying I really appreciate all the insight this community has given me prior to joining. Also if this post is in the wrong forum feed I apologize.I purchased my first property in 2012. The pro...
Julie Coleman
Personal Finance Strategies - Ben Kinney / the Cash Flow Quadrant
To follow up the @BiggerPockets .com podcast last week with Ben Kinney, I want to hear your thoughts about his investment strategy breakdown below. It reminds me a lot of the assets vs liabilities discussed in Rich Da...
Leigh S.
Can a bank pull my credit report without notifying me?
My LLC has a small investment loan for a multi-family property through a local credit union. Last week, I was notified through a credit monitoring service that the lender pulled my personal credit report. I asked the ...