Steve A
Recourse When HW Floor is Engineered, not Solid?
Just purchased a 12 year old, 2,100 square foot home. As part of the deal, we got a $2,200 credit to resurface the hardwood floors (approximately 800 square feet).
After closing, we had a contractor refinish the flo...
Nicole Scott
New to Chicago and Looking to do my first House Hack
Hello Bigger Pockets Fam!I’m looking to do my first house hack in a safe and profitable area south/southwest/west of the loop.I’m looking for recommendations on areas and investor savvy realtors and lenders.
Mike Becher
What would you do with $50,000 available for a second property?
I bought my first duplex in August of last year (2018), which I currently have an $85,000 loan on through a local bank. I have a family member who is interested in loaning me $50,000 for a second property @ 8% interes...
Jaret Lara
Creative Financing: Is this a good SubTail?
Hi BP Family. As a relatively new Investor there is still so much I have to learn. I would like your opinion on this deal. I have a possible Subtail deal.. Getting it under contract as a Subto, doing little upgrades t...
Gabriella Vehrs
To Scott Trench: What is a good personal finance foundation?
In @Scott Trench's latest post on a potential crash, "Yes, I’m Afraid of a Real Estate Bubble—But I Continue to Invest Anyway. Here’s Why." He says,"I buy well within my means, with a rock solid personal financial fou...
Chukwuemeka Ogbonna
Colorado Market, Long Distance Investing all the way from Texas!!
I am a rookie and I am looking for my first property, and although I live in Austin, Tx....I have been looking in Colorado as well. I have been glancing at properties on Zillow, Trulia, Redfin, Realtor, etc. There is ...
Katie Camargo
Under contract on a Home in Flood Zone A - should I bail on the contract?
I am under contract on a home that I plan to rent out- numbers look solid, but I just learned that it's in flood zone A. It is lakefront, but I'm wondering if I should bail. Insurance changes the numbers enough that i...
Cristina Cantos
When to open an LLC?
Hello Everyone,I've been listening to BP for a year now and finally ready to house-hack! I'm wondering if I should create an LLC for my first duplex in Massachusetts? The purchase makes sense now because of my fiance'...
Brett D.
Looking for Recommendations / Advice on Mortgage Brokers - First Time Investor
Hi, Im a first time RE investor. I have been reading and doing a lot of research. I have some target markets, but nothing solid. I am starting my journey, and one thing I would really like to figure out is how much...
Corinthus Wilson
203k contractor
I am currently in the process of purchasing a three unit building and need a contractor in Chicago il area who is familiar with the 203k process. .