Chris Lounsbury
Property Managers: What do you do with one good prospect, one not
This is something I come across quite often as a PM, and I'd love to hear how others handle it. I see it a lot with couples, but also with roommates. Something that worries me is lets say wife never puts things in h...
Eric Meinnert
How does a 15, 20, or 30 year mortgage affect the 1% rule?
Hi all, My name is Eric, and my wife and I have recently made our first purchase back in November; 2 different 3-plexes in our hometown in Wisconsin that were both for sale by the same owner. Truth be told, we didn't ...
Trevor Brown
Looking for Markets, 4-plex House Hack
Hey BP!
I am under contact for my first deal, a solid cash flowing duplex, and should close at the end of November.
I am now preparing for my next investment and have a few options, one of which is “house hacking”...
Sarah Humbargar
Should I form a Management Company for our Assets?
We are soon to have 4 units between 2 properties and at this time I self manage everything and will continue doing so into the foreseeable future. We've received 2 different legal recommendations and are trying to dec...
Andy Bauman
Downside of a HELOC? Your opinions?
Hey all, I'm new here and looking at getting into real estate investing. I'm curious if anyone can tell me the downside of a HELOC. I was able to find a local bank that will give me a HELOC at 85% LTV on my primary ...
Dave Bopp
How to deal with excessive cigarette smoke?
Hey everyone!I have a row home rental with good tenants. I was informed by one of the tenants earlier this month that the cigarette and marijuana smoke from the neighbors in the adjoining row home was causing her naus...
Alex Kvasnikov
Oh no! Not another newbie!!!
Hello Everyone,My name is Alex Kvasnikov. It is indeed Russian. I hail from Siskiyou County California. The REAL northern California! We moved out here from the Bay Area after my father retired from Ampex corp in Redw...
Jack Hritsko
Advise from current investors
I’m asking all current investors to give me your opinion what you would do in my situation. I am a 19 year old studying to get my real estate license. I’m mainly getting my license for the education, but may want to s...
Logan Loughmiller
Loan types in competitive markets (Portland, Oregon or others)
I'm looking to invest in my first house hack in Portland, Oregon, but the market is VERY competitive right now. I'm in the lending phase and trying to decide what to go with. I'm wanting to do a 3.5% FHA or a 5% conve...
Rodney T.
Finders fee etiquette?
So, I have a realtor friend from out of state I’m thinking of sending a serious motivated home buyer to. What’s the etiquette for asking for a kickback/referral fee? How would you recommend doing this if at all.