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Hi All,
Long time reader, first time post. I'm looking for some recommendations on general contractors that service the Columbus area. I have several projects ranging from floors & paint to full remodels. I haven...
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I'm working on getting into investing but trying to decide the best way to get started that ideally will help me grow and scale the best as well. I've been doing some research I've been doing research on here and conn...
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I have a 16 unit apartment complex. All are 3BR 3BA. I am thinking of changing the interior doors to smart locks and renting each room out. I will start with one building at a time. I am wondering if anyone has experi...
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I am using quicken for real estate to handle all my finances. I am buying my first property, and am trying to categorize all the expenses. So here is how I understand it.
The down payment can not be written off.
All o...
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Learned something that saved me some serious money but cost along the way.
The situation was with a 20's built rental. After many years as a section 8 house got property back in a trashed condition and ready for a c...
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Hi everyone, just recently got into the real estate/ house hacking and the FHA rabbit hole and have now decided to try house hacking this year. Me and my husband’s lease is about to end this September, and we’re in th...
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Hi Everyone, I'm a new member from Concord (East Bay Area) CA. I've been lurking on this site for a few months now, reading books and listening to podcasts every day. I think I finally have a good base of information ...
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Hello, I would like to connect with banks/lenders and mortgage companies that would lend for a US citizen working outside of USA. Plan is to buy the property to make it home on return. Due to the current work si...
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Hi! I'm a 30 year creative investor with experience in most areas of the business. I'm looking for any women who are successfully house hacking to talk with. Is that you? I realize it may seem sexist, but get over...
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Theives stole a fridge and stove out of my nearly completed flip this week. Unfortunately, this was not a planned budget item.
I can live with the financial loss, but I hate to think the thieves will do this again...