Robert Carter
House hacking a duplex in Baltimore
Hello BP,
I'm having the toughest time financing a duplex in Baltimore city, they had to push the closing date back 2 times already. It seems to be the appraiser that is holding it up. The property is designated a...
Jessica Hanchey
Lease option deal - need advice if this is a sound deal?
My husband and I have the opportunity to work out the following lease option on a house we are interested in. Because we are looking to save up $ for a large downpayment before we buy our next house, we are going the ...
Nick Reuter
US Treasury Sets Guidance to simplify Short Sales
Not sure if everyone saw this but Reuters had a big article yesterday on short sales.
http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN3046464720091130
Some highlights:
1. Subordinate lien holders have a cap of $3...
Shannon X.
T.V Flipping shows
I know what you mostly see on the tv shows that do flipping are not to par as it is in reality but if anyone watches any of them are they somewhat close to what house flipping is about when it comes down to their cost...
Carol H.
Tenant refuses to clean after her dog :(
I bought a house and rent out a few rooms. One of my roommate/tenant always let her dog poops in the backyard without cleaning after. After I tried to communicate with her, she only agrees to get a monthly scooper ser...
Ru Monsell
Did I just make a good or a bad decision? Please comment.
Hi, I'm struggling to make a SOUND first RE investment, and wondered if I did the smart thing today or blew a great opportunity. I'm too green to be sure:
After looking at what land parcels in the same town were goi...
Annette A.
tiny house movement catagorized as mobile home park?
anybody here know anything about tiny house development/ movements?? not sure where to post this?
Lyn D.
What is your policy on smoking and pets?
About to try to rent out my parents house for the first time. I'm trying to figure out what my policies should be. It's a single family house in a quiet suburb. Will I have trouble getting a tenant if I refuse pets? O...
Sharon Whipkey
1031 Exchange Panic, looking for quick help
We want to identify 8 properties.
1. If one property falls through is the whole exchange lost or just the one property's value gets subtracted from total value of property accumulated and liable for capital gains ta...
Billy Bell
How to get 80% LTV Loan Instead of 20% Down on Purchase Price?
Hello,I'm trying to figure out how I can buy a property with none of my own money down, since I am picking it up for well under market value.Here's the details for more accurate advice:Duplex in Indianapolis, IN.3/1 e...