Umar Farooq
Can we qualify for a loan based on our income
Hello BP members, currently living in New Jersey renting paying about 1100 a month in rent and officially fed up. Me and my cousin who is also paying about the same amount of rent for his apartment are considering par...
Phil Harris
Financing Strategy and Leverage Advice Sought.
I've hit a bit of a stumbling block and need some help. I am having issues with putting up 20-25% down on an investment for conventional financing. I am looking at multifamily properties with no more than 4 units cu...
Will Morrison
Tenant in studio basment apartment wants to add boyfriend
Hi, House hacker here. I've got a tenant who wants to add her boyfriend to basement studio apt. It is currently only her on the lease. I am not opposed to allowing him to move in down there, however want to protect my...
Keith Jones
Seller's Disclosure Fraud - Underground Tanks and Contamination - WWYD
I recently purchased a home where the seller disclosed that there was a underground heating oil tank that had been decommissioned - standard question on OR state disclosure form. They then went to state "no contamina...
Al Skerrett
1031 Exchange - Investment property in other countries
I figured I'd check with the pros on this one... Can you do a 1031 exchange when selling here in the states and buying in the Bahamas? Exploring all my options these days with the rising prices here in the states... A...
Shannon Trivett
Nightmare tenant - PA
I need to determine the most efficient way to get a tenant to vacate. To summarize, a colleague and friend rented to an unqualified tenant. Lease has expired, LL did send letter of renewal, 6 months, which tenant exe...
Alex Saepharn
Buying Tenant occupied properties
Hello!I’m a newbie at real estate investing but My ultimate goal is to build a portfolio with buy and hold rental properties. so With that said, What are the pros and cons of purchasing Tenant occupied properties? Do...
Darrell Kirby
Multifamily Property Analyzer
Does anyone know of or have a GREAT recommendation for a multifamily property analyzer spreadsheet or other software, that will also accommodate deal packaging for syndication? A recommendation from a current user wou...
Sean C.
TAX DELINQUENT CRITERIA?!
Hello Bigger PocketsI contacted a specific county and they sent me a form to fill out of which Tax file I want. Bolded below is the form they sent along which type it's under. Crazy they are charging hundreds of dolla...
Derek Nemec
What Is Your Risk?.
I am VERY interested in your risk assessment and I'm looking to gather information and from your experience, help the decision be made. Thank you for your thoughts.3 properties: a 3b/1.5 bath home, a 1/1 garage apartm...