Lindsey S.
Is a mold certificate necessary after a flood?
I'm currently working on my first flip in a suburb of Houston. It had 43" of water in it and was completely dried out by the previous homeowner. My contractor told me that we needed a mold certificate before he coul...
Rodney Dixon
Is a company necessary for obtaining investment funding
Hi everyone! My name is Rodney Dixon and I'm a beginner real estate investor. My question for anyone who has the right answer is,"do I NEED to form a company in order to obtain real estate loans for investing in renta...
Jeremy H.
are condos necessary better than SFH for landlords?
Hi, I was wondering if the condos are easier to maintain for the landlord.Condos are always lower priced, but the HOA is almost like $380-$450 around me.Let's say I am to shop with 20% downpayment which is pretty much...
AJ Brown
Another LLC question - Is an LLC really necessary?
Hey all, I know there are a ton of LLCs posts on BP but I have another one and it won't be my last :)I have a couple of properties in which both the loan and title are in my name. I started to collect rent through an ...
Eric Brown
Is it necessary to meet tenants in person?
Many of the tenants I’ve had are ones moving to the area from out of state. The last tenants at one of my SFH rentals were comfortable securing the property remotely based on the photos and video tour, signed the leas...
Ariel S.
UC, High Appraisal $$, How to finance necessary repairs.
Hi Everyone! I am a first time investor and I am home hacking in Chattanooga, TN. Great location, bungalow style, single family home with free standing apartment. I am under contract- the main house was built in 1920,...
Adam Craig
Creating a real estate brand - is it necessary?
I am an investor that buys/rents/flips/residential/commercial. I have done 50+ rehabs and hold 30+ rentals so I am at the point where my near future goals are raising more private capital and investing in apartments/c...
Paul Anglin
Is a Termite Bond Necessary in the Southeast?
I have a few rentals and we found evidence of past termite activity in one of them. We've had it treated and bonded, but now I'm wondering if we should consider having all of our properties treated and bonded. It's a ...
Matt Barakett
Is a corporation necessary for first investment property?
Hello BP Community,I am trying to decide if I should start a corporation before buying my first investment property.I live in Toronto and am looking to invest in Alberta. I have decided to partner up with another inve...
Account Closed
How necessary is Wifi in a cabin rental?
My husband and I just closed on a cabin near Gatlinburg. There is no available Wifi service to the house, just satellite. We do have cell phone signal and my husband bought a cell booster to help ensure people have go...