Philippe Ty
Financing my first deal
All,I'm seeking guidance on how to best start my real estate investing endeavor. I don't have much liquid assets, but I do have some money in stocks and plenty of equity on my home. What would be the best approach to ...
Andy Kennison
Insight on a rental property
Hey everyone, Currently living in Tuscaloosa and I have the opportunity to sell my dads house (that I have been house hacking for the past year) or buy it myself and make it my first rental property deal. My dad said...
Jordan Moser
house being re-appraised for PMI deletion-issue with 2nd kitchen?
Hi all!I live in a 3 story single-family home, which I'm getting re-appraised in hopes of getting rid of PMI. Our basement has a second kitchen. I'm getting rid of the stove, but is there anything I need to be worried...
Vidyadhar R.
house won't appraise to full ARV if refi before seasoning period?
Hi members, I'm doing a BRRRR on a SF. buying ($60k) it using a personal loan and plan to refinance (ARV $80k) it from a local lender after rehab ($5k). rehab duration would be a month. I want to refinance asap after ...
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...
Chris Higgins
Should I have an appraisal done when the house isn’t finished?
Hello, so I’m doing a live in BRRRR right now. I’m a little bit behind and might’ve jumped the gun on ordering an appraisal before I’m able to finish the house 100%. Things like carpets won’t be installed on time, tri...
Jesse Zhu
How to determine "Duplex or guest house" and appraise the value?
I am analyzing a deal in Valley of Enchantment San Bernardino CA. Two houses on one lot with two different street #, one larger (2/2) and one smaller (2/1). The title report shows the total square footage, total room ...
Robert Taylor
Looking for advice on maximizing appraisal value on a unique house
We accepted an offer on a house that I had posted some pics of earlier on here, its not your "typical" flip, at least not for me, it was a 4600+ sq foot English tudor, just a half of a block off of Lake Michigan on th...
Michael Rankert
Looking to buy first rental property
Hi,My parents are looking to sell their house in Arizona and move back to upstate New York. I figured this might be a good time to help get them their first rental property. The house appraised for 315k and they owe 1...
Marco Aceves
Any advice on this unique situation?
My wife and I are in a unique situation and I am posting in hopes that ya'll could help shed some light on this.My wife's father bought a home back sometime in 2010-ish and lived there up until 2018. He decided to go ...