Mario F.
About to do start Demo - should I test for lead and asbestos?
Hello, I just purchased a fixer in INglewood CA. A fourplex, which was build around 1940. We are about to start the rehab process in one of the units. The contractor I talked to today didn't seem very worried about...
Josh Edelson
LLC or S Corp or Umbrella insurance?
Hello - I have 11 properties in my own name and a $2m umbrella insurance policy. I’m looking to eventually get to 20-30 units and want to be prepared. Annoyingly, in the state of California, you have to pay $800/year ...
James Wise
Agents have you changed brokerages recently? If so why?
Just read the below article and I would like to hear from agents who have recently changed brokerages or are thinking about changing brokerages. If you have changed or are thinking about changing what is your reason f...
Frank Gucciardo
Homepath Question on House Already in Negotiation
Hi All,I'm still in the hunt for my first B&H property and have my eye on a homepath SFR in an up and coming area in Kingston, NY.I finally got in touch with the Realtor and she let me know, by e-mail, that there ...
Marcus Ware
General Contractor seeking insight on Developing
Hello BP, I've been a residential general contractor for 12 years. I specialized in renovating distressed properties in urban areas. I've decided to become less hands on(hang up my tools) and devote most of my time to...
Josh Matteson
Lender changed rates because they weren't going to make enough
I'm currently locked into a rate in a new home mortgage. Today I was notified that they are no longer going to honor the rate because they are no longer going to honor the program that I was enrolled in. My rate jumpe...
Prenn Tran
Interior Staircase to Basement vs. New kitchen
Hey Guys and Gals. I've been following the biggerpockets' forums for a while and have just purchased a duplex. I plan to write up my new member story soon, but in the mean time, I need some help with renovation deci...
Kel S
How many properties before you'd hire a property manager?
I'm curious about this...How many properties would you (or do you) have before you'd hire a property manager?
I imagine it would vary from each person's individual situation but I guess what I'm asking is in the gene...
Sam Gad
Is this safe?
Hello!Recently purchased multi-family and was told by the inspector that the landing structure at the steps isn't attached well to the house and it must be properly secured to the structure to prevent collapse. Not su...
Todd Michaels
Tenant already in place and moving out a week after closing, security deposit
Hello,I plan to close on a 2-flat in a month (week of June 22) with one unit vacant and the tenants in the other unit moving out the end of June. We will be receiving their security deposit. There is an issue with t...