Mark F.
So I'm moving to LA, rent or HH?
Hello BP! So I just found out I'm relocating to LA for a job with my SO. I've house hacked two times on the east coast, one in a high COL area, so I have some experience. Not moving until summer/fall of next year but ...
Jeremy G.
Unlimited amount of prospective tenants, is this normal?
I have posted 2 apartments for rent over the past 2 months and i get absolutely bombarded with emails and calls expressing interest and asking to set up showings, I am overwhelmed.I just recently listed a 3 bedroom ap...
Eric Wang
How many of you rehab your properties yourself?
Hi all, I'm quite new to investing and am jumping in feet first with a full time job and part time student. I've looked to Turnkey in the Midwest to get my first deal, but now am looking closer to home as that seems t...
Ron Brady
Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias
In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue. If it helps...
Juan Chavez
Can a homeowner in foreclosure quit claim deed property for money
Can a homeowner in foreclosure accept money and quit claim deed their property? And then can that new homeowner try to do a short sale with the bank and be the buyer and essentially the seller?
Brandon Wong
Challenging the Real Estate Investor Logic
Hello All,
First off want to thank everyone for reading this post. I have been wanting to get into the real estate investment industry for a while now after I saved a decent amount for a down payment + rehab. I wante...
Josh M.
Rental Property Tax Strategies - First Time Filling
I apologize in advance for the number of questions. I have tried to phrase them in such a way that it provides my conclusion and I am mostly looking for confirmation.If a CPA wants to do a quick review my return and d...
Luka Milicevic
Would you take a tenant with a prior eviction
Had a tenant apply. Qualified on income and checks every box. Filled out all forms properly, and communicates very well. Has an eviction on record 6.5 years ago. If they applied 6 mo from now it would have not even sh...
Steffan Daus
What defines a Warzone?
I am trying to determine what a good area for me to start marketing to for my market (Charlotte, NC). But I think it would be best, since I am just trying to get started, to avoid the so called "warzones". But what...
Paul Spangler
Can someone confirm the 85% gross rent rule for FHA loans?
I was told by my mortgage broker that in order for a property to qualify for an FHA loan, 85% of the gross market rent for all units in a 2/3/4-plex must be more than the PITI, otherwise they won't approve the loan. ...