Tara Ballenger
FHA downsizing rule?
Have any of you come across FHA’s supposed rule that you can’t buy a 2-4 unit property if the unit you plan to owner occupy is significantly smaller than the residence you currently own or are moving from? What are th...
Robert Chen
Bought a 4 unit but tax record shows 5 units, what to do?
Hi everyone. I recently purchased a property in Providence and it was listed as a 4 unit and the building really does have only 4 units in it. However in the tax record this is listed as a 5 unit. The deal was made as...
Account Closed
Issued Wrong Permits
Hello Bigger Pockets Family.I am finishing up building a 4-plex (2 units up, 2 units down) in an unincorporated area in a Texas county. I started construction in March 2022. The building is on a residential lot I pu...
Taylor Thompson
How to check if I could add an additional unit in Boston?
Hi everyone, I'm looking at buying a SFR in Boston that zoned for multiple units,. Do people have suggestions on how to confirm if it's possible to add additional units (either by converting a large SFR or by adding a...
Peter Navid
What's the advantage of keeping a couple of walls when rebuilding
Hey guys,I'm planning to convert my 1 story 1000 sqrft home to a 2 story 2200 srft home, in los angeles, CA. My house is so old that financially it's not worth keeping anything. But I hear there are benefits (tax &a...
Austin Snyder
I bought my first piece of land in a tax auction, how to develop?r
Hello all,I have previous experience with real estate, but first timer with both raw land and tax auctions in Texas and I'm realizing now just how little I know when it comes to land. I'm hoping I can get some tips or...
Vamsee Lella
Using local Fire Department to burn down a dilapidated property
Hi BP - I own a piece of land (about 0.75 acres) on which sits a dilapidated house. The city's Planning, Zoning and Community Development Department had sent me a notice to take down the house. I spoke with the code e...
Rick H.
Changes at CA Department of Real Estate
I've been following this topic with insider friends since last year...
"The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) will become the Bureau of Real Estate under the Department of Consumer Affairs effective July 1, ...
Jef A.
Purchasing the second home (Getting the ball rolling)
I recently paid off my home and i am interested in purchasing another home/duplex for the rental income. Banks are telling me that because i own a home i would have to pay 20-25% for the down payment because it would ...
Monish Lillaney
Need Architect or Engineer?
hey all, im an engineer by trade, been working on RF Electronic warfare systems for our national security systems for about 10 years. Unfortunately my designation and degree don't mean much when it comes to doing your...