Rich Gabrio
Negotiating with builder to leave walk out basement unfinished
I am currently looking at new construction SFR as an investment north of Seattle area, in a development with one remaining home where framing has just been completed, electrical work to begin soon. This home is the l...
Katie Fairchild
Problems buying home due to income is made at home.
Not even sure how to start this message. We have been in the home since 2009, and after fighting the city and HOA to open a senior residential home for 18 month back in 2010 (variance was denied as HOA was against...
Sean Hegstad
New 6-8 Small Home Cluster Development
I'm seriously looking at some land that is being offered for a low price because the developer will need to extend all the utilities and road/sidewalk improvements to the site. I'm currently building a Mixed-Use proje...
Sebi Ardelean
Living in your own apartment building
Wondering if there are any issues (legal or otherwise) with living in your own multi family commercial property (5+ units). I know you can house hack with 4 units and below, but do you know of any legal issues with li...
Thos. A.
Buying a 2nd mortgage at auction
If I buy a second mortgage at auction, must the lender holding the first (same bank as the second) let me reinstate and take over payments on the first? I've heard this is true but don't know for sure. If so, can you ...
Karl Lueders
Underwriting guidelines for conventional loans on condos
Do the underwriting guidelines vary based on the bank? And when there's an MI company involved, I get the feeling that MI guidelines are even tighter. Should I assume that unless you're 740+ with 20% down, that you wo...
Rion Manita
Complicated flip
Good day,
I hope all is well. I currently have a property zoned as a single family with a grandfathered commercial garage that a business has been run out of. The property is 1.79 acres on a lake and river abutting a...
Joe Coyne
1031 Exchange + Personal Residence Exemption in One Duplex
Here's one for the community:I currently occupy one unit of my duplex, while renting out the other. I'm considering selling the duplex while it's still 50% personal residence. I'm looking at a total gain on the prop...
Sean Kelsey
Would you pull the trigger on older duplex
I’m considering a duplex and can’t decide what to do. It’s a 1895 home with stone foundation and no sill plate. Slight slope in outer bedroom. Roof was replaced but has serious bow in back area which can’t be reached ...
Jered Sturm
Atlanta Meet up. Taking BP from virtual to in person. Success!
Hey Everyone, So a few months back I moved from Ohio to Georgia to expand our REI company. I didn't know anyone in the Atlanta market. BP was a huge help but in-person relationships take it to a level that virtual con...