Joe S.
Do you provide fridge for you Rentals?
So I have some of my properties that already come with the fridge so I leave them. I have one property I just finished rehabing that’s basically a $2000 a month rental. I did not put a fridge in it, but my Property Ma...
Keith A.
Flying solo - renting out rentals without a Realtor
Hello All. Input please. After 15 of years of using a Realtor to fill my properties, I feel I want to move forward without the persons help any longer. Main reason why is sloppy work, poor communication and flippant...
Westin Hudnall
Using 401 K money to pay off my primary mortgage - Good or bad idea ?
My story : I'm 30. Fully vested with $55,000 in my 401 K . My primary mortgage has a balance of $35,000 left of my original $182,000 loan I got 5 years ago.I made a lot the past few years during the down economy and w...
Candace Berry
Raleigh, NC HELP w/ Realtor Standard Commission Structure for SFH
We understand every realtor can write up their commission structure (to a certain legal degree), but we want to know what the standard commission structure usually is in Raleigh, NC. What would be the "off the shelf a...
Kat Hughes
Constant Landlord Issues
Hi! I'm posting for a friend who lives in LA. Her, along with 3 other friends is currently renting a home. Apparently, the landlord (also the owner of the house), during the negotiation process asked them to write ...
Craig P.
Construction costs-New build Investing
All- I am a experienced rehabber...I have renovated 50+ homes over the years. I now looking to get into new builds as our market in Denver is becoming really strong. Inventory is extremely low right now.
Curious w...
Jason L.
Rental Kitchen Cabinets: Is it worth it to buy more expensive?
I am remodeling a small kitchen (70 SF) I have on a house I have under contract right now. The kitchen is old and dingy, and I wanted to change it out so that we can add a dishwasher to the space (there currently isn'...
Zac P.
Should I convert to baseboard heating?
I have a duplex that has two really old gas furnaces that are about to die on me. Instead of dropping $6000 on two new ones, I have contemplated replacing the heating with baseboard electric heat throughout. This plac...
Account Closed
Using a licensed MLO to originate seller financing loans
There have been several threads here on BP lately about the legality issues when seller financing to consumers. New, apparently stricter federal regs are in place to start 1/2014.
I've posted before that I've been...
Charles Player
Can a portfolio loan help me?
I own a house and I have one rental. I'm looking for a second rental. Will a bank give me a portfolio loan to buy a house? I'm looking at houses in the $80000 range and lower. Credit is like a 720. Can any banking pro...