Matt Fisher
Checkbook Control 401k--Ways to use for RE?
My wife and I are beginning to pool funds to begin a real estate investing venture. I have a 401k from a former employer that I would like to leverage to our new business. I have been researching "Checkbook Control"...
Maxim Khanin
Obligation to test for mold - no evidence?
I have been renting out the top floor of a condo for 6 years now (different tenants over the years). Had a new tenant move in 5 months ago. This is in Virginia.
Today I get an email from her telling me that she's bee...
EJ K.
Tenant removing upgrades They did
Hi, have my own rental properties but my mother in law is the tennant in this case. She decided to shut up shop on her preschool and move into her home to downsize. She rented for many years and was responsible for tu...
Brian Shum
[San Francisco] How to value/decide on a primary home purchase
Hi BiggerPockets community! First time posting! Looking for some advice and guidance. My wife and I live in San Francisco (great city but incredibly expensive). My wife wants to purchase a home in a SF neighborhoo...
Kelly M.
Landlord opinions please
hoping this is appropriate, In the past my x husband and I flipped about 9 for closures. For the past 4 years I have been renting with my two teenage kids and one dog. The home I'm renting is a young home. Built in 92...
Brent Zande
Why is there so much Happy Talk???
In 2010 I had the rose colored glasses knocked off my face hard and I am trying to understand why and how there is such Happy Talk right now about the economy. I am trying to figure out if it is my pessimism based in...
Stacie Pearman
Need to sell fast, good amount of showings but no offers.
Hi all! We are needing to relocate quickly for a job transfer out of state. Our home is 2 years old, has some upgrades, is on a lake, in a wonderful school district and is about 2 miles from the beach. We had a lot of...
Robin Schumacher
What's the smartest way to invest in real estate if you *do* have money?
First, thanks to everyone here for creating/maintaining a great site. I'm new here and am learning a lot via the posts, articles, and more.
I've noticed that there are lots of posts and advice on how to get s...
Liz Brumer-Smith
Non-Performing Note Purchase Prices
Hey guys,
I'm a NPN investor that buys all over the US. I'm interested in hearing what others are paying for their NPN's. I know some lenders/institutions price it based on UPB (Unpaid Balance) or CMV (Current Marke...
Rachel H.
Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act
Great news everyone!
http://www.housingwire.com/news/2013/04/26/lawmakers-fight-save-financing-manufactured-homes
p.s. For those who support this bill, here's a link if you'd like to write your representatives: htt...