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I currently have a 1 bedroom 1 bath condo on the market. It's near Lake Merritt in Oakland. It was my primary residence (I moved and bought a different home). My listing expires on August 23. I had lots of showings an...
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Hi everybody! I have been wondering if any of you have ever used a credit card to purchase a SFR free and clear. If so, how would you generally go about quickly paying off the balance of the credit card? HELOC, a Home...
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Hello! First post on Bigger Pockets:) My husband and I will be closing on our first STR in about 3 weeks!!! It's located in Sevierville, which is about 4 hours away from our home. We hope to have the property set up o...
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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...
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After my tenants finally left we found extensive damage to the floor from their dog urinating on it plus scratches from moving furniture etc. The damages exceed their deposit and I have sent them a letter stating we ...
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I bought a smoker's house. Prior to sale, they painted all the walls that didn't have wallpaper on them. Painted, not CLEANED then painted. Paint is starting to bubble up in places, I assume due to nicotine. Has anyon...
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I have recently looked into the program Renatus. I am interested to see what this program can offer me. First I want to get some opinions on renatus before I commit. Please comment any info you have on renatus.Thanks.
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In the thread about the TV show Property Wars, it was brought up about things found in and on foreclosed property.
1. In a recent one there was the last occupant's ashes. I called the relative to come get the ashes...
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Hello, my property management company has not been able to place a tenant for last 3 months. I bought this turn key property in Kansas City, MO, few months back. Property was previously rented but the tenant was evi...