Esteban Ibarra
Looking to get creative
I am looking to buy my first house, a single family and convert it to a possible non-conforming duplex. It has a large enough MIL suite with own kitchen, BA, BR, and own entrance but all under one meter. My question w...
Jim Camps
Renting with an unpermitted addtion
Hello everyone,I am considering purchasing a property to rent out. It is a single family home in East Los Angeles and has an un-permitted bonus room that the seller added. Is this a big problem? Are there any particul...
Andrew Pryor
Purchasing a primary residence with insufficient capital to meet conforming limits.
Hey yall! Long time reader, now trying to gain some more advice. I have a large income, great credit score, a down payment, just not enough for 20% down OR not enough down to meet the conforming limit of $766,000. I...
Jason Eliaser
First Project
I just signed up to do my first project management deal. We'll be subdividing and developing a handful of properties in a relatively urban area. I'm real excited! Veterans, any suggestions, pitfalls, tips, tricks, ...
Adnan Dizdarevic
Which banks are investor friendly?
Starting out trying to figure out which banks are investor friendly. Went to Bank of America whom informed me they are not investor friendly.
Noel R.
Due diligence advice needed, had my 1st offer accepted
Been listening to podcasts and surfing the forums for years now. Finally found an off market deal where the numbers are tight but it works for my long term goals. Duplex with 3/2 on each side and 1 car garage. New roo...
Pavel Bennett
Practicality of operating a nonconforming 3-5plex on Oahu
Hi folks!I see this a lot in the listings that meet my criteria: "Number of bedrooms/bathrooms does not match tax records. Buyer to do own due diligence. Sold as is."I'm looking for a parcel of land that has structure...
Nathan Moore
Banks that will work with BRRRR stratedgy
I'm looking for a bank or banks in Texas that are interested in working with the BRRRR method of investing. The local/community banks dont seem interested and they all want to use variable interest loans. Does anyone ...
Laura Greaney
Zoning laws governing STR's
I have several long term rentals but am recently considering investing in a vacation rental in St Augustine, Florida for a better cash flow. I am aware that the property must be in an area zoned for overnight and/or w...
Michael Shadow
Is a Commercial loan needed?
I'm looking at a property that has 6 units in it but only 4 are "permitted" by the codes office to be used. Can I purchase the property with a residential loan? If I can and I then get the other two units permitted ...