Last night at dinner, a friend of mine was explaining that he had to replace his entire HVAC system due to the fact that R22 Freon is no longer available and the "phase out" of R22 is complete.Furthermore, he tried to...

Hello BiggerPockets community,

I'm having some confusion with standard practice for 'First, last, deposit' collection in the scenario that the first month will be prorated.
Say for instance: My property has a rent...

I'm moving overseas for a while which will make embassy scheduling tough for notarizations that require wet signatures. Remote online notarization is more common these days outside real estate. But from personal exper...

How do you determine who pays what utilities? Do you find it to be a unique value proposition to offer fixed utilities like internet or trash as part of the rent?

Hi guys:I am in the process of doing a 1031 and am looking at HM/PM to make up the difference between the property I'm selling and ones in the area I'm looking at purchasing.  I'm preapproved for a conventional mortga...

What type of coverages should I have for insurance on my duplex? I want to cover myself but also not spend too much where I handicap my cash flow. I have gotten a couple quotes and both of the quotes have the dwelling...

I'm working with a lender who is asking for origination fees up front a few weeks before closing.  I've always paid origination fees as part of the loan on signing day for my SFRs.  Is it any different with Commercial...

Hello all... We are trying to offer a better reward schedule to Realtors that bring us deals.. What! Pay more for deals? YES! why not. We are not greedy and believe in sharing the wealth for a job well done. That said...

I am working with a building friend of mine on building two spec homes on two lots in a highly desirable area. I have a quick question on the deal structure. I am going to purchase the land and my banker is going to l...

I'm a licensed real estate broker in Texas and have focused my real estate activities on helping clients through standard brokerage services: buy, sell, rent, or lease.  I'm in a better cash position than I was when I...