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Ian K. Conventional loan on a rental with structural damage?
23 January 2017 | 2 replies

Hello,I"m thinking about purchasing a home that has structural damage to the attached garaged.  Nothing that can't be fixed but it is possible that a conventional loan won't work.  I know about renovation loans which ...

Bryan Feik A Hard, Crappy problem
9 January 2021 | 34 replies

Warning, this post is not for the faint of heart but I true problem I am faced with!
I have paid to have plumbers snake a bathroom sewer line 3 times in the last year for one particular tenant. The plumber told me e...

Brian C. Depressed renter
29 December 2015 | 19 replies

We have a 2 unit building that we have lived in for 10 years.  The renter lived there before we bought it.  It was/is our first place, the renter was clean and worked a stable blue collar job, and it was easy to keep ...

Vitaliy Merkulov Can I use social media for tenant screening?
27 January 2018 | 12 replies

I see some landlords recommend searching social media about the applicant as part of tenant screening. Is this legal to make a decision based on what is found on social media about applicant? I know some websites like...

Mathou Ba Buying an illegal Duplex recorded as a SFH and occupy both units
5 November 2020 | 10 replies

Hi everyone!We are looking to buy a house listed as a Duplex but registered as a Single Family Home at county level (Alameda,CA). The county records shows a SFH with 1 kitchen and 3 br while in reality it is a Duplex ...

Danny Webber Don't Quit Your W2 Job Yet:The Benefits of Staying Employed as a Real Estate Investor
30 March 2023 | 3 replies

The allure of real estate investing is undeniable: the potential for financial freedom, passive income, and the opportunity to leave the daily grind behind. However, if you're a new investor just starting out in the w...

Kevin Miehe Newbie - gut instinct or fear?
26 June 2020 | 4 replies

Newbie here ready to make my first investment, a buy & hold rental. I can't tell if my gut is telling me to stay away from this property or it's just fear of taking the plunge.... any insight appreciated
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Stinson McElhinney Trying to analyse selling of home for purchase of investment property
22 February 2023 | 5 replies

Hello, looking for guidance on my particular situation.I have a well done, fully remodelled home in Carlsbad, CA in a very desireable neighborhood.  It was my primary residence before I took an overseas assignment and...

Bryson DePalma Excited to be getting started!
27 September 2024 | 3 replies

My name is Bryson and I am Senior in high school this year. I run my own small pressure washing/handyman business on the side while I was working full time over the summer doing plumbing and electrical. I just landed ...

Sai T. 4 months advance rent but bad credit and work comps lawsuits
11 February 2016 | 9 replies

I have a unit for rent and I got the following from prospect tenant's agent. Please advise.QuoteI have a mother and son looking to rent. Credit is shot due to her getting hurt at work and major problems with workman's...