Hi Bigger Pockets community! I'm looking to buy my first property and I was wondering if anyone might be able to point out any major holes in my plan/any major things that I need to pay attention to. Here's the run d...
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In case of a suit, will insurance companies or courts require a DNA test if a dog is suspected of being something other than what is listed on the vet records?
Thanks!
Kyle
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Hi everyone,I have an accepted offer on a property in Waltham MA. I'm wondering if anyone could refer me to a good home inspector for Waltham Massachusetts? This is my first time going through the home buying process ...
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In September 2017, I went under contract for a property in Southern New Jersey for $94,500. It needed $65K to give it an ARV of $200K. During my inspection period, we noticed signs of an oil spill around the tank outs...
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Hi! I will be closing on my first house in less than a week out here in the Phoenix area (house hacking of course) where I will only be paying $200 per month on my mortgage (would be less but I’m helping my brother ou...
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The House of Representatives passed a new law called the "Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act" with a big vote. This law is meant to change who can be considered an accredited investor in the U.S. In the past, bei...
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What are the general tests for material participation? This question comes up all the time. As tax professionals, we want to get the word out for those considering a real estate professional designation.
Ok. Here we ...
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Hi All, My husband has a rental property in Oakland CA, where tenants are heavily protected by law. We recently hired a real estate agent to find a tenant. A lease contract was signed by both tenant and my husband alr...
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Hello - has anyone been able to find an alternative to Stessa? I thought it was great at first and conceptually it is, but the Automatic downloads are nearly useless. I've had a problem with one credit card for a year...
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I m purchasing a home in Massachusetts and my offer just got accepted for my first multi-family. The home was built prior to 1978 and it is a two-family side-by-side. Currently, there are tenants at will and both unit...