Tim Silvers
Need estimate for a single performing note
Am putting together a seller finance deal where I would be holding a first lien position and would be looking to sell the note. Here are the following stats:1st lien face amount: $38000 Current Market Value of subject...
Dale Desmond
To Pet or Not to Pet
A lot of rental owners ask "Should I allow my tenants to have a pet?" This is followed by one of two additions...
1. "Dogs destroy properties. Cats are ok, though."2. "Cats destroy properties. Dogs are ok, though."
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Jeffrey Morel
Why are people waiting till after the election to buy?
I’ve heard some people state that they are waiting till after the elections to invest in property and wondering if it’s a major change whether who wins.
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Quicken Loans vs. traditional bank
I'm trying to get the ball rolling on my first deal and get pre-approved for a loan. I've researched Quicken Loans and even started the application process to get pre-approved, and it seems like it will be legit and p...
Jason Stern
Self Employed Tax Savings & Use For Future Real Estate Investing
I am looking for financial tips for my particular situation....I am a firefighter and also a self employed business owner. I work full time as a firefighter in Miami working my normal 24hrs on, 48hrs off. I also work ...
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VA slumlord problem issue with landlord
Hi I have a slumlord in the state of VA and I refused to pay him rent on April 6th. they considered it a dwelling unit and can qualify for opting out of VRLTA VA 225-55.01 if they expressively write it in the lease. ...
Sam Garner
Just Starting Out
Hey guys, my name is Sam Garner and I'm a new poster to BiggerPockets. I've been browsing and learning as much as possible from books, podcasts, etc... just trying to learn as much as possible. This website has bee...
Luke Mike
Split Large Single-Family House and AirBnB half of it?
Hello,I am starting in real estate and the market around here is very lucrative for vacation rentals.I was thinking buying a large house (~3000sqft), split it in a way to leave a granny flat for me (~600sqft), and ren...
Hersh M.
Signs of Overheating in the Single-Family Rental Market?
I thought this article was quite interesting and kind of reflects what I see and hear these days - http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/07/20/signs-of... My understanding is that real estate like most other markets is ...
Jeromy Asido
1031 exchange rules for tax returns
Hello,
My parents have a rental property for the past 10 years (purchased in 2010). They are wanting to sell it this year, but it is in a trust. They want to sell it for two townhomes where one will be paid off and o...