Hattie Dizmond
Advice for newbies
You know, I really hate to have to start off a post with a disclaimer that I'm not trying to offend anyone, but I'm really not trying to offend anyone. However...If you want to be taken seriously and treated like a p...
Leon Lee
Caps on Utility Bills for MTR Guests?
Hi, Fellow BPers: Need some advice here. Last month, the electricity bill for my 1200 sq ft townhouse (mid-term rental) built in 2002 hit almost $400! When I was replacing the Wi-Fi the other day and discovered a runn...
Sebastian Howard
And so it begins...
Hello all. I'd like to start with expressing my sincere gratitude for every single individual who has been apart of putting together and contributing to all of the many facets that make up Bigger Pockets. Its truly am...
Sara Walters
First deal stuck in probate…
Hi all - I’m in the midst of my first deal and have hit a snag. I have an accepted offer on a distressed single family home in East Texas. My realtor had learned from the listing agent that the owner of the home had p...
Eli M.
Construction materials qualifications
Dear BP family,Often times, we hear low grade, mid-grade, high-grade construction materials. I was wondering, are these definitions standardized and if yes what exactly do they mean?Thank you all in advance, Eli M
Kweillin Gordon
Wholesaling & Real Estate Agents
Hello BiggerPockets!
I am new to wholesaling and attempting to build my real estate network. I was told that in the state of Georgia a real estate agent can't submit an offer to buy a property that uses the language...
Alex Verdugo
Payment before loan
How common is it for lenders to ask for $1600 payment from me before I receive the fund distribution? This seems like a scam but ive never had a home loan before. Is this basically the down payment for the loan?
Brennen Cook
CC&R Conflict with Zoning Ordinance
So I have gone through Biggerpockets and have not found this one....
I have a situation where CC&R's seem to conflict with local zoning ordinances. Situation as is below:
-CC&R's written in 1987 read "No bui...
Joe Conklin
First Turnover - Steps for new tenant
It's been a couple years since I have rented my unit and this is my first turn-over. I'm showing the unit this week and just want to review steps to make sure I'm not missing anything.Steps:1. At the showing I will h...
Jonathan Roveto
Limited Warranty vs. Warranty Deeds
Hi all,I'm looking to transfer my rental properties into my LLC, and I have been advised that I should do a Limited Warranty Deed vs. a General Warranty Deed. When looking at forms I find online for each, it feels lik...