Dominic Augustine
Mixed Use Property Conversion to Residential Worth it or not?
I am a new bigger Pockets member and a new investor. I have not closed on my first deal yet, but am looking to utilize the FHA loan to its best leverage and get a 4 unit for my first one. With that my mortgage person ...
Benny Cash
Is knocking down a dining-kitchen wall worth it for an open plan?
This is my first full rehab! How exciting is this!I am rehabbing a small 1950's cape that I feel has a really good potential but like many capes of its vintage it has a pretty claustrophobic floor plan downstairs with...
Glenn Tucker
New Construction W9 and COI
Building a spec home. Who do you need to have W9's and Certificate of Insurance for? I understand that all trades need to have these but what about the GC or company doing engineering work? How do I know who I need...
Darius Hoffman
Chicago Rear Addition (RS3 Zoning)
Hello - I am seeking some input on building a fairly simple rear addition on a prospective SFH and long-term hold. I want to ensure I'm not overlooking anything prior to making an offer. Most likely it would be an e...
Tenzin Sherap
How does Federal Housing Assistance work (FHA)?
Hello BP community!! So lately I've seen people talk about FHA, and I heard that you get a really low down-payment(3.5%) and that sounds really good for a 19/yr who is just starting out! And I also heard that you have...
Adam Pond
Interest rate cuts, should I buy bigger?
Hi all,I'm a newer real estate investor in the San Antonio/Seguin area who is looking for my second property. As a newer investor, I've opted to house hack & STR my first property to save up money. My next propert...
Lauren Hogan
Agent Fees in Denver - Split 50/50 seller/buyer?
Two questions: The first is that I've heard that buyers will pay the agent closing fee? Is this common, a result of a competitive market, or a rumor? The second is, when you submit an offer, where would you find the %...
Jeromy Boutte
2nd or multiple phone line for my REI business
Recommendations for a good, reliable and low cost 2nd/multiple phone line app or service to incorporate into my REI business.
Denis F.
Would you buy a $150k church in France?What would you do with it?
Hi BP,I want to clarify that this question is not relevant to religion but only to my interest in older buildings. You could replace the word church in my question with temple or many old building types not designed f...
Luke Devine
WHAT IS THE DOWN SIDE OF DOING A REFINANCE ???
Quick question if someone has some time to answer it I would really appreciate it. What is the downside of doing a refinance, if there are any? I had a mentor who would help me out a lot but he just had a stroke so it...