Noah Bacon
When do I need a Property Manager?
This is a topic I have been thinking about before I even started investing in real estate. I currently self manage 2 single family homes and am not sure when I should consider finding a property manager!I have not had...
Bryan Barry
Is there a way to get around fraud in the inducement?
Before going out and getting my first deal underway I want to know as much as possible and I have bee hearing a lot of "fraud in the inducement" and I was wondering if there was any ways or certain weasel clauses I co...
Nicholas Jones
Having an appraiser evaluate a house we are buying in cash?
Hi All,I am looking to buy a house to flip in the Austin area, and in addition to my contractor inspecting the property I am wondering if anyone thinks there is value in also having a professional real estate appraise...
Albert Griffith
New member, first question.
I am an active developer of both residential and commercial properties overseas, and I am currently under contract to purchase my first property in the US. It is a multi tenant retail property anchored by a discount ...
Basanta Khanal
Should I build a prefab house for passive house?
Hi, I am new to the biggerpockets and excited to be here.
Seattle is a expensive place to own a nice real estate for me. However, I have been attracted to the idea to building a large size pre-fab home so that I can ...
Wesley Myers
STR loan options in these times?
We have a contract on our 2nd STR. Current approval from one bank is 30/yr at 6% with 20% down. Is this the norm these days with excellent credit? What about borrowing against a 401k or borrowing against our current S...
Nate Denning
Should I do my own taxes
I own 1 rental property and was wondering if I need to go the cpa route. I have been doin my own taxes through turbo tax but this will be my first year with a rental. I bought the turbo tax for investment properties b...
Michael Ndjondo makadi
Can a rental be run as an LLC without transferring ownership?
Several questions to CPA, lawyers or just those who might have better knowledge. For perspective, the property is located in San Diego, CA where I live also. 1. I was told and read that the property MUST be owned by t...
Brian Jurvelin
Tenant needs help: is this lease term standard and/or fair?
Hi BP community,I am a tenant and had a question about the following statement in my lease agreement:"Regardless of assignment of responsibility, tenant agrees to be responsible for the first $250.00 of any repair or ...
Tina S.
does it matter where your electric panel box is?
I'm updating a 1950s 2/1 900SF home in South Carolina. The electrician suggests upgrading to a 200 electrical service entry with through the roof mast and relocate existing circuits into a single EXTERIOR 40-space 200...