Drew Cameron
Heloc to pay off mortgage faster
I recently came across a new strategy that I don't quite understand and it sounds too good to be true. The principal is simple. Use your heloc to pay your mortgage and funnel all your funds in and out of it like a che...
Nicholas Aiola
Ask me (a CPA) anything about taxes relating to real estate
Hey, guys!I've been on BP for about 7 months now and I have quickly learned two things:There is no better place than BP to talk real estateThe wealth of information on BP is immeasurableI've read and learned quite a l...
Edita D.
Roof update: remove existing or install on top of current roof?
Hey guys!
I received 4 bids to replace the roof, and I am really confused. Some contractors say there's MORE than 1 layer, some say there's only 1 layer of older roof.
First, Is it necessary to remove the exist...
Can’t afford to buy a rental property due to your area’s high cost of living? At what point should you quit your W2 job and move elsewhere to realize your real estate investing dream? There are several factors at play...
Marie Forleo, world class coach, marketer, and author, grew up with a mother that did everything. Whether it was retiling the bathroom, fixing a leak in the roof, or performing electrical engineering on small applianc...
Blaine Hubert
How big of a dumpter should I need for 30square of shingles?
Hi,
I'm currently in the processes of rehabbing a property. (you can see more details in my other post) I have rented a 30yard dumpster because everyone I talked to said that would be plenty, even the dumpster guy hi...
Rigo Monzalvo
Fire wall on duplex Columbus OH
The building department wants the wall that separates the 2 units fire rated 1hour. I have no idea where to start. I asked the city for some help and they send me to google. Any help is appreciated thanks.
Boots Bonner
Roof Estimate - Tear off old shingles?
I am replacing a 17 year old roof on a 2-story 1400 sq ft. zero lot line (half a duplex) in Murfreesboro, TN. The roofer wants to tear off existing roof (only 1 layer of shingles) and replace with 3 tab 60 mph rated ...
Nema Escartin
Reasonable cost for Los Angeles property projects
Hello BB Family,
Need your expertise as to to whether my contractor presented me a reasonable costs. My rental property is located near USC. I need roofing done and was presented a cost of $28k, exterior painting of...
Eric Wallace
Looking at a mobile home from 1972. What should I be concerned about?
I have no experience owning a mfg home. It is a 3BD, 2BA home with about 1300sqft, a detached garage on an owned lot so no lot fees. Structurally the home seems sound and looks like mostly cosmetic work needed. My ...