Dow Yang
FHA Loans better than Conventional Loans for rentals?
Let’s say for instance, I’m looking to buy a duplex that is $200k, I can either use a FHA loan 3.5% down or use a conventional loan with 20% down. Wouldn’t a FHA loan over the course of 1 year save me more money? In t...
Ryan Anderson
(Hopefully) My last HELOC question (for now)...
I've posted a couple of times over the past month or so asking for advice on HELOC lenders and leveraging HELOCS for investing. I've been in the application process to get a HELOC on my primary residence that I plan t...
Ian Lord
Will adding a bathroom increase rental income?
Hello all,I just purchased a house in Roanoke, VA as my primary residence for the next four years. It is a 3 bed, 1.5 bath and I plan on renting it out after I move. It appears I could add a wall and add a bathroom to...
Collin Smith
Working on your own AZ flip - rules for cosmetic items
Hello BP Community,
I’m in the Phoenix metro area and am looking to acquire my first investment property to flip. To keep expenses down I would like to perform some of the cosmetic work myself. I’ve done several live...
Josh Gold
Building Garage w/ADU
Hey BP!
I’m looking at a property in Oregon that has room for an ADU in the back and am wondering what experience you have with building/renting one out? I’m thinking Air B&B because then my out of state family ...
Juan Carlos Gutierrez
The price on home inspections
Does anybody know if $350 is a good price for an inspection? I live in Joliet Illinois. (Near Chicago) but do inspection prices vary by state, size of house, or just the inspector?
Chris Mills
Paying Cleaners After Extra Dirty Guests
Hi all,I have 3 small cleaning companies that I use regularly spread across over a dozen STR homes. Each has put in bids for what they will charge for each property after a guest stay. One has sent higher invoices tha...
Luca Giani
Permits for a extra bedroom (southern california)
Some questions about adding (with permit) an extra bedroom:- how much on average cost to get permits for an extra bedroom and how long does it take?- how do you price the value of an extra bedroom?Thanks!
Peter Sik
Property Insurance comparsion
Hello, I got 2 quotations from insurance company. Some coverage are higher then other and the premium are like $200 different. As I ahve very limited experience of insurance. I would like to hear your advise on which ...
Amy Konopka
Cost Segregation Companies ~Any suggestions?
Good or bad experiences? Home is in Temecula, CA. Purchase price 545K, new paint floors and fixtures, appraised at 825K. Also outfitting with furniture and fixings as a Midterm rental. Will this completely erase my o...