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I'm in California and just got my agents license so my plan is to begin cold calling in order to find listings. I'm wondering if I can have my wife help me do the same (however she does not have her license).
Is thi...
Just venting here as I know you guys will understand My tenant has gone radio silent. No responses to calls, text, email. Last message from her was shes trying to get rental assistance due to missing work due to the T...
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Hello,I'm closing on a multifamily (16 unit) property in Arkansas early next month. The exterior is brick, and the units/common areas have been remodeled on the high end (hardwood floors, marble, granite, etc) and no ...
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I put in a new basement carpet a bit over 10 years ago. I have had a couple different tenants since, the last for 6 years. When they moved out the carpet was pretty shot...but it is 10 years old. The entire house (3br...
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I've heard of many reasons to decline funding a mortgage over the years but this one is a new one to me.From a HARD MONEY LENDER not a bank. You'll recognize the name when I post it (not now) as they advertise here o...
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Hi BP I recently heard a story about someone buying a 2 family with a 3.5% down FHA. After about 8 months they refinanced. They then took the money they cashed out from the refinance and used it as the 3.5% down with ...
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I'm very luck to be in the situation I'm in - but the more options the more analysis paralysis. My husband and I make a good living, both work remotely, and currently live with my in laws (new baby!). Therefore, we do...
Hi,I'm a pretty young individual. I'm looking to buy a single family house with a purchase price around 400-500k. My question is how much do I need to save to be able to legally buy this house? My parents are able to ...
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Seems to be the consensus a non-refundable move-in fee is preferred in Chicago -- legal reasons.
What about getting, in addition, first and last month's rent prior to move in? Does this open you up to more litigation...
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Is anyone familiar with late fee laws in Maryland for a commercial property?Flat fee, percentage, maximum amount, how many months can the late fee continue to be applied, etc.Thanks in advance!