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I have a buddy that's looking to buy a home to use as an investment several years down the road not immediately. He asked me about the first time home buyers loan which I know nothing about since I've mainly been stu...
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I make sure to put in my lease that tenant pays all utilities, what would happen if they stopped paying? would I have to pay the utility company myself? If so, how can I work around this to where I would not have to m...
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Hi guys, I had one of my units broken into over Christmas, broke the window, stole some electronics and one of the property keys. It’s a college 4plex renting all girls. I’m very pissed and would like to secure the pr...
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Hello,So I have an LLC established in North Carolina. I am looking to expand in to the New Jersey market. I have two friends in NJ who are going to act on behalf of the LLC in that state. What is the best model to e...
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Best Areas to look for Flips, Rentals, and Wholesales in SWFL? Just moved down for a job. Looking to start doing more research.
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Recently purchased a 20-unit apartment building. All units are individually metered, plus a common area meter paid by the owner. It is in a small rural town (qualifies as a rural community under USDA) definitions in W...
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Hello, BiggerPockets community,
I am excited to share that my first rental property is under contract! I am requesting the BiggerPockets community's opinion on the following questions:
What items can I negotiate wit...
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Hey BP. I'm looking to get my next investment property next year . My strategy is house hacking /buy and hold. I recently got my gf into the idea of investing and she agrees on finding a 4plex or 3unit . The only issu...
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Background: Currently doing a Fannie REFI on two duplexes (originally purchased 2013 at 5%). Locked in at 4.25% for a no-cost refi. Idea is/was to lower my P&I and improve cash flow, etc... Closing date next wee...
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I'm looking to buy a 2nd property which will become my primary residence (SFH or Duplex). Here's where I'm at with my primary residence:Appraised value: $1.189MLoan balance: $574kMy question to BP folks is what are m...