John Teachout
Scammed by identity of new tenant
This is a new one to us. We just rented a new to us house. The person filled out the application and I ran a full background check on them. Credit and employment history came back positive. I called the listed previou...
Javonne Gray
Need help on analyzing this deal on Duplex
Hello,My husband and I are looking to purchase our first investment property. We have been talking to a seller who would like to sell his duplex for 86k (He told me 80k in our first conversation, went up to 86k the ne...
Donald N.
General contractor that will use 203k loan
Why is it hard to find a contractor that will used 203k loans? If your a contractor that do in Chicago let me know I'm looking for One.
Phil Savio
SBA Disaster Loans Received?
Hello All, I filled out the application for the disaster loan and it was indicated that I would be eligible for a loan up to $10,000. A couple of weeks later I received an email saying the loan would consist of a $100...
Christian Clauson
Should I buy now or wait?
I live in Medford Oregon where I believe the housing market is at a very high point if not the peak. With this in mind I am somewhat intimidated to buy at such high prices. Is it better to wait a year or two to see i...
Andy B.
Myrtle Beach | Orlando |Smoky mountain - 3 popular areas - Not one cash flows in 2023
I looked at 3 popular destinations (Myrtle Beach | Orlando |Pigeon Forge) to analyze STR properties with the following setup. Not one has positive cashflow with a typical 10% second home loan / 30% vacancy & 6% in...
Venkat Tarakad
Seller not responding to a pool inspection
We put an offer on the house which has a pool. The offer was accepted. Home inspection was done and the seller agreed to fix few basic things. Septic inspection failed and the seller agreed to fix that. The pool inspe...
Josh Johnson
Cost-Saving/Value-Adding Design Tips from an Architect
Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...
Heather Hall
Needing Advice re: selling or renting out a 4200 sq ft home
Should I sell my home in Colorado Springs/ Broadmoor area or convert it into a rental?? First I will list the specs on the house and then I will list my questions. Thanks for your advice!A) Home specs * It is 4100 s...
Shavon Prophet
Newbie Green Dream Team Formed in Western Mass
Hi All,I'm Shavon Prophet, I live in the Five College Area of the Pioneer Valley, Western Mass and am originally from the Bay Area, CA. I am an Energy Efficiency and Renewable Systems Consultant. I specialize in green...