Andrew Robert Kearney
Where should you open your Solo / Individual 401K
Hi! I moved from my W-2 job to being self-employed. Has anyone found a great company to hold their solo 401K plan, and borrow from it for real estate purposes? I have found "Solo 401K by Naber's Group", they have a...
Benton Williams
New Real Estate Investor Joining the BP Community
I bought a duplex in New Orleans in Nov 2022. I currently rent out one side and live in the other. Trying to determine my next move!
Joe Meares
Off market deal etiquette question
Hi guys and gals,I'm looking into an off market deal that was brought to me by a colleague, and I'm wondering what the etiquette is around getting your agent involved. From what I've heard, you can get these deals don...
Jorge J Gonzalez
I'm questioning my closing Costs with the bank
Hi BP familyI'm getting ready to close on my first income property with Wells Fargo. Closing cost are $2792. Wells Fargo is also adding another $3709 in "other closing" cost for a total of $6501. The other cost inc...
Kim Handelman
Title Search - Are Wholesalers Responsible for Doing One??
Hi All,I recently closed my first deal. I used an attorney to draft up my purchase and sales agreement and then again to hold my deposit in escrow. I just received his bill and he's charging me for a "Title Search". I...
JR Woolf
Insurance issues with STVR
Has anyone ever had a problem getting a STVR insurance policy due to the fact that the property had a working fireplace? StateFarm said they could not underwrite a policy as a vacation rental if there was a working f...
Ian Fisher
Financing etc.
Hi all
I've only recently begun reading BiggerPockets, but let me just say I am already heavily in debt to all of you for a ton of useful information, and can only hope to start repaying that in some small wa...
Nick Brubaker
W-9 Form and My Lawn Maintenance Guy
Hello all,I have a bit of a sticky situation with the guy that does the yardwork (mowing mainly) on my house. He does a good job. He's reasonably priced. He is flexible as far as scheduling and receiving payment. H...
Account Closed
who normally handles lawn care/snow removal on duplexes and small multi's such as 3 plex?
not sure how duplex tenants can be required to do their own lawn care, alternate with each other and keep two lawn mowers at the property or something? or is this always a landlord responsibility with duplexes and sma...
Michael Baum
Interesting comparison of new laundry machines
So I am a big fan of Yale Appliances blog. They are one of the largest appliance shops in the greater Boston area. Even though I don't need any appliances, I still read their blog and subscribe. They provide data on r...