Keith C.
Split level; section off to house hack?
We have a split foyer. No kids yet, just dogs. We only live upstairs and only go to the basement for laundry. Our basement is finished. We would have to take half bath to full bath, section off split level with lo...
Matt Mainini
Emotionally sensitive male contractors? What the...
I am really surprised and caught off-guard by this. Over the last 2 years that I've managed a short-term rental in northern San Antonio, I have experienced many small contractors that get so easily triggered, offende...
Jon Puente
New Fannie/Freddie Guidelines Coming May 1, 2023
VERY important factors to consider for home buyers coming soon are the LLPA adjustments coming on Fannie/Freddie Conventional loans. Here are some things to watch out for -
1. Credit scores less than 679 with 5% do...
Robert Reineri
Solo 401K Loan Question
Can one take a loan from the Solo401K in the current year, and use a distribution from the SoloK to pay back the loan in a future year? For example, if I borrowed $10,000 this year, made payments each month until 2019...
Robert Dupre
Over 100k in Profits! live-in flip and partnered up for a flip!
Hey Everyone at BP!I am new to BP and I'm excited to let everyone know of my recent success!I purchased my first home which was 3 bed/1 bath townhome, it was in very bad shape and needed a full cosmetic overhaul(pictu...
Daniel Hillman
House Hack in Colorado Springs
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Colorado Springs.
Purchase price: $383,000
Cash invested: $40,000
My wife and I found an amazing split level that we were ...
DuBeaux Dingle
Looking to invest in a condo
Hey BP,I'm currently looking to invest in a condo in the DMV area (DC, Maryland,Virginia) as my primary residence then rent it out 5-7 years from now. What are all the problems/things to think about when choosing if I...
Account Closed
newer landlord here what to do for ants?
I have a ant problem in one of my units. It's a lower level unit. And it's in mn and it's almost Dec. It's cold out. Anyway Told the tenant to get some traps bait/ poision. Or get an exterminator? problem Lasted for ...
Barbara G.
SHOULD WE ADD A 3RD BEDROOM TO OUR BRRR INVESTMENT HOUSE?
We have just started renovating the Duplex House (with a first floor 2 car garage) that we have purchased to Buy, Renovate, Rent and Refinance. (BRRR). We are wondering if we should change our plans and and change ...
Daniel H.
Stair Repair
Some of the steps in my stairwell are wearing away/broken in the front so they need to be replaced. What is the best way to go about this? Do I need to remove railings and take off the step and replace or is there s...