My fiancee and I are buying a multi-family.  She has the down payment $ from the sale of her house, but I will take the mortgage in my name (credit score).  A lender told me today that "gift" $ cannot be used as a dow...

Hi,  Is it legal to pass the landlord's utilities to the tenant.  Let's say a tenant stays rent free and pays the utilities instead.  Both the landlord and tenant lives in the same home.  The name of the utilities are...

Hey guys, I am thinking of selling my home. It's a particular situation. I have lived in the home for 12 years since it's my moms. Last year, I refinanced and took the house over. Only been on title technically 1 year...

Hi BP,Scenario:  I am taking over my Dads commercial property.  He has the mortgage and wants to add me to the deed.  At some point, I want to take over 100%.  Questions:1. When I'm added on the deed, do I have to "fi...

Tomorrow I'll close on an REO triplex in PA in which I believe at least one of the units is occupied.  The former owner is not one of the occupants.  How do you recommend I make my first contact and work with them?My ...

(Note: This is my first post on Bigger Pockets! I’m very excited to be getting involved with the community. Thank you to everyone for providing me a great education so far!)Let me start by saying that I know this may ...

Does anyone use welcome packets?  Something to leave for a new tenant to welcome them to their new home, maybe let them know what's around them like stores and restaurants?  If so, does anyone have an example they wou...

When I was traveling in Europe, Airbnb's often included a bottle of wine. I think it would be a nice touch for my STR, but I'm not sure about the legalities. Any doing this, or have any experience or knowledge to share?

A while back, I read that you can get a 15% or so discount at Lowe's if you go talk to someone at a particular desk at the store.

Anyone know what I'm talking about?

Hello, I am looking for some input on how to structure the deal for my first residential home purchase.
Details:
-Parties are myself (US citizen) and my business partner (foreign national)
-We have another company ...