Huser Dee
10 yr arm vs. 30 year Mortgage
We are new to this and trying to see what would be our best options for our primary residence mortgage in Bay Area, CA$900,000 mortgage3.625% int - 10 yr arm - $7,000 closing costs4.00% int - 30 yr fixes - $7,000 clos...
Kyle Smith
Breaking up is hard to do
I walked away from what I thought was a good deal the other day. I wound up walking away because the area of town was a little (read: a lot) rougher than I initially thought. My realtor described the area only as 'wor...
Derrell Malone
Hello, Louisiana Investor Stepping Into The Arena!
Looking for advice from experienced and newbies in real estate investing. Thanks!
Cary Trusty
Capital Gains Tax - 'Use' test exemptions
I'm looking for some feedback to get an idea on how much I'll need to put back for taxes on capital gains from the sell of my first home.
Scenario:
I purchased my home March 15th, 2013. I moved in the w...
Liberty Kenyon
Landlord Tenant Question
Colleague used property manager to manage large apartment complex. Property manager engaged in harassment of tenants, and failed to enforce maintenance taking care of property. Trash not collected for months at a time...
Vincent Hicks
obtaining houses at Auctions
I'm trying to figure something out, If a property is worth $181K (Zillow) goes to auction, typically how much would it auction for. I know there is a lot of factors that determine that but I'm trying to get an idea. I...
Alexander Palomares
Best use of my HELOC
HI BP Fam,
Im questioning how to use a 350k HELOC best? Should I use it to get a duplex (Full Cash purchase) OR use it as 25% down (or more) for a bigger nicer four plex? Any other creative suggestions to best use...
Wendy Wong
landlord building ADU in backyard after renewing lease
Hi everyone! I recently renewed my lease but just found out the new owners are now building two ADUs in the backyard. This is more a question from a tenant’s POV—but I figure people in real estate were the best people...
Milad Razavi
Heat Pumps vs Traditional HVAC Systems
Hello! I am doing a renovation project in Los Angeles, where the current HVAC system needs to be completely overhauled. Half of the contractors that come in say we have to go Heat Pump, often mentioning policy as well...
Jim McCabe
Should I Flip or Hold
I have a property I am looking at currently. I think I can get it under contract for $55k. Its ARV is around $110k. I was looking at this as a flip and sell project. However now, I am think I could rehab it. I est...