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Be careful when buying properties in Hudson, FL. Make sure to find out if the home is serviced by Hudson Water Works (water/sewer). They are a private utility company with legitimately no oversight. This is my first e...
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Hi… Our names are Phil and Marie Holder. We are new to BiggerPockets.com and pretty much new to real estate. I (Phil) purchased, renovated and resold a property years ago (doing all the remodeling work myself) and ...
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Hi BP BRRRR community,I just wanted to get some insight into other investors' POVs. When investing in an off-market deal, is it better to purchase properties vacant or is it still a good idea to purchase a property ev...
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I have to refinance my investment property from a VA to a Conventional Investment loan.I am confused about the closing costs. Are they different than on a conventional refi loan for a primary residence?I received one ...
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Hi everyone! I'm going to be as to he point as possible so you don't have to read my sob story. .I live in Minnesota. I rent a property from a friend of mine. There has only been a verbal rental agreement between the ...
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My husband I and purchased our first rental at the end of May. We are wrapping up the renovation and are putting it on the market in the next week. What guidelines/qualifications do you use when considering tenants? i...
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Since I am going to be sharing my personal space, I know that there may be some things I'll be sacrificing.
-What are some tips you guys have when it comes to searching for a potential roommate?
-Do I screen them j...
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Hello BP!
I am seeking advice on how to ease long-time property owners' minds on section 8 voucher holders. I am a real estate investor (and rent to voucher holders) and see the value in renting to the right HUD par...
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Hi all, I am brand new, *Chicago area) and reading everything I see. I want to start wholesaling, and am probably overthinking everything, but I have a few questions I don't see answers to.1. If I contract with the ...
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Our local superior court is always encouraging people to use mediation and arbitration as an alternative to clogging their overcrowded schedules. It sounds like a good thing to do, but I can't see any situation where ...