A lot of people want to invest in rental properties, but a lot of people also fail when they jump in. Why? That’s the topic on today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with Tim Shiner to learn...
Daniel Tisdale
Bought a condo with an HOA that doesn't allow STRs. What do I do?
Hi everyone,I recently purchased the B unit of a two-unit condo association and it has a main house and a separate garage apartment. My plan was to cover most of the mortgage through Airbnbing out the garage apartment...
Stephanie D.
Do I need sewer back-up protection if the property doesn't have a basement?
Hello! I am just looking into insurance on my new rental property. It does not have a basement and the lower level is 3-4 feet above grade. Can the sewer still back-up into this kind of property? The cost is low, but...
Phillip Syrios
Contacting the owner of a FSBO when the number on the sign doesn't work
I saw a duplex that had a for sale by owner sign in the front yard that fits perfectly into the type of property we like to buy. The problem is when I try to call the number on the sign I get a message saying the n...
Shahaf Benita
how to get a loan from a bank which doesn't claim my main income?
Hey again BiggerPockets members,As I mentioned before I'm a starting investor from Israel, and I'm willing to invest in the United States,I was told here the first thing I should do is to open a bank account in the st...
Will Pham
What if the Seller doesn't use the funds from the sale to pay Mtg
Sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm trying to see the implications of a property that has an existing mortgage on it. So hypothetically if there was a property that had the following attributes:ARV = $500,00070% ...
Andreas Mueller
Mortgage rates can approach 5.5% in 2024, even if the Fed doesn't cut rates.
Happy 2024 BP Compatriots! Congrats, you made it 😉.
First post of the new year, where if you haven't read one of mine in the past, I do a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets. Plu...
Amy Raye Rogers
If Unit Count Doesn't Matter, What is the #1 Metric to Measure for Success?
We've been investing since 2020. Our growth was fast thanks to some great deals and easy lending. At our peak we were up to 22 doors. Since then we've pulled back to 12. We realized that more properties meant more...