John Christodoulakis
Handyman in NWI Region
I am looking for a handyman in the northwest Indiana region. If anyone has and information on someone who may be interested in doing some work. Basic stuff such as cutting grass, shoveling snow, painting.
Karen Margrave
Rentals in 55+ Subdivisions -
As most of us know, seniors are one of the fastest growing demographics in real estate. Are any of you investing in homes to be used as rentals in communities that are 55+ ? I'm referring to subdivisions or developmen...
Bill Gulley
HEALTH CARE LAW UPHELD
It's law, the Supreme Court held that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is valied under the taxing authority.
Yes, I know healthcare is one word....
However, states can opt out with the Medicaid portion. Now what?
Sophiep To
FHA 203K Rehab Loan
I found a 2/1 that I would like to renovate and add an addition on it to make it into a duplex. I have been approved for a 203K loan and will need to hire contractors who can be approved by their guidelines. Any recom...
Stone Teran
Frequent appraisal delays
I am perpetually frustrated with the appraisal process. It's the same each time: A sign a purchase contract for an apt building and my lender pre-approves me. They get bids for an appraisal and select the one with ...
Richard M.
Brokers for Homepath Bids?
Stupid question of the day:What are the considerations for whether or not to use a broker for bidding on a Homepath REO property? I do own property but haven't ever been through any type of REO process. Am I better po...
Brie Schmidt
Need Recommendatons for a Mason - Chicago
We have a property under contract in Chicago with lintel violations so we have to purchase it with a 203k loan and have the violations corrected. The entire face brick is crumbling so we are assuming it will not be s...
David Rutledge
Can you add spouse to heloc if they are not on first mortgage
Hi everyone,I have a heloc related question. I have a rental property in NC that has built up some equity. I wish to get a heloc on that to use as a down payment on another home. I will not qualify with my debt to inc...
Julian Hall
Customizing Contractor Bids
Hello BP,
Has anyone ever customized a template for contractors to make bids? My goal is to have a forum to give contractors for bids detailing the job description and detailing the labor price and material cost for ...
Shayne Brescia
Lease Purchase in Maryland
Hello all!My sister in law has a condo in Columbia Maryland that she was trying to sell. As a backup strategy we are looking into renting it out, but the numbers are pretty tight. The mortgage and COA would be cover...