Lakshay G.
Is Pre-Approval "standard"?
Hello Everyone,I would like to get pre-approved for a loan so when I do have a good deal in front of me, my realtor would be ready to make an offer. My question here is Do I have to get a pre-approval from the lender ...
Tony H.
6 beds Duplex Renting out by the Rooms
Hi BP!,I have been learning a lot lately from the community. Although, I am still in the search for the right first rental property for me, I went ahead and imagine different scenarios in my head.I read multiple discu...
John Curseaden
70% Rule
When, if ever, do you depart from the 70% rule in making your max offer on a property?
David Krulac
New Book: "Zillow Talks: The New Rules of Real Estate"...
I am not evaluating or recommending this book, but new book written by Zillow has the following items in their book. 1. Location, location, location is NOT the number 1 rule. Buying and predicting what the area wil...
Kaitlyn Beard
Will the seller need to put flooring in for the appraisal?
Hey all, I know for VA and FHA, that flooring should be within a SFH for the appraisal to come back good to go. However, I showed my agent a property that needs some work and that I wish to rehab myself. It does not h...
Steve Porcello
Really Bad Neighbor, Let Me Hear Your Opinions!
Hi BP,Hope everyone is doing well as we get ready for summer. Let's cut to the chase- my team recently acquired a two-family home in my area, and we do a lot of our own renovations and all of the management. The prope...
Jessica Chow
STR under LLC- how to pay the least amount of taxes?
Hello BP family!My friends and are thinking of investing in a STR in Palm Springs, bought under an LLC. Our biggest question is how to structure the exit strategy in the operating agreement, and the best way to distri...
Brandon Huddleston
Newbie Almost got shot in the FACE!
Hello, BiggerPockets family! My name is Brandon and I've been working as a remodeler/GC for about 18 years now. I read "Rich Dad Poor Dad" a little over a month ago and it has totally changed my world. So I've decided...
Mary Shea
My Listing agent is stepping down to represent the buyer.
Who represents me in the negotiations now that she is stepping down? Here is her email to me:"I need to start this email by letting you know I have secured an offer on the Calhoun home.The buyers have requested I rep...
Alexis Scott
Student Housing
Hello BP family,
I have a question regarding student housing and fair housing laws in NC.
I am in the process of getting a room rented in a 4 bed 4 bath condo near NC State University. There are currently 3 females ...