Benjamin Lenz
Why you shouldn't build a Jr. ADU in California
For those of you who live in California, you may think you can "Triplex" your home by tacking on an ADU and Jr. ADU to your existing dwelling. From what I've gathered (at least in my city), the truth is that you CAN d...
Kelly Schoeppler
Subletting Process and Agreement
I have a tenant who is going to Europe for 4 months, who want to sublet the rental property during that time. She wants to continue to live at the rental when she returns, and she a great tenant - so I am going to let...
Diana Rendon
We Want to Sue Our Landlord. Do We Have a Case?
This going to be a lengthy post, so bear with me and appreciate the time for reading this.Background: My mother-in-law is having a difficult time with her landlord. She lives in a house in a lot of three homes in Los ...
Elle Nicole Grunenwald
Flip my starter home or Resell now?
I recently bought a house in the Reno, NV area but have decided to either flip it or sell it soon (the market is crazy and I’d make a profit without any improvements). There is an unpermitted addition (600 sq ft) that...
Kayla C.
Pre-Qualifying for a FHA Loan
Hi all! I am looking for connections to a lender that will use projected rental income as a portion to qualify me for a FHA mortgage. This is allowed under Fannie Mae guidelines but I am having a hard time finding som...
Noah Carrico
Ethics of a college student renting to a faculty member
I live and work in a small town dominated by the local private university. I take classes part-time around my work schedule. There is a very real chance, even without targeted marketing towards them, that I could end ...
Jim Gallagher
How to Turn a Single-Fam. Home into and a Duplex by Adding an ADU
I'm sure you are aware of the housing shortage in many Bay Area cities, as well in other area of CA. As one means to try and add to units to the housing market the State of CA now allows for "Accessory Dwelling Units"...
Anthony Britto
Basement conversion in Providence possible?
Hello I’m looking for information regarding turning an unfinished basement to a legal apartment in a current 2 family. I am in an R3 zone so I am under the impression I have the ability to do so. My issue is not knowi...
Anthony Angotti
Serial House Hacking, Underwriters
Hello,I currently have two duplexes that I have lived in and kept. Both are on conventional owner occupant mortgages and I will have lived in each for a year minimum once I close on a new property.I am looking to move...
David Colvin
New Member from Washington DC looking to learn about Florida RE
Hey, My name is David. I live in Washington DC, own one 2 unit investment property. Short term am looking to buy a rental in the West Palm Beach (Boynton Beach in particular) to buy and hold. Want to learn more abo...