Patrick Martin
Mortgage Rate drop for Investment Properties and 2nd Homes
Effectively immediately you should see a significant improvement in mortgage rates on Investment Properties and Second HomesFHFA announces they are suspending certain provisions from the preferred stock purchase agree...
Jessica Armstrong
Weather and Rehabbing
Hi BP Community!
If I purchase a BRRRR in a state with adverse weather in late winter and spring how have you all experienced this affecting the progress of your rehabs?
Thanks!
Joseph Greenebaum
Real estate agent liabilities
I've considered getting my agent license, but some people are saying its not worth it due to the liabilities associated with it (I wouldn't be working as an agent full time). What should I be aware off as far as liabi...
Gilbert Lugo
How to deal with property encroachment?
Hi there everyone, I recently purchased a property and it came with some property encroachment from the neighbor. Wondering how some of y’all have dealt with this situation and best way to approach the neighbor about ...
Katie Stroman
Renting an accessory dwelling unit
I recently purchased a SF home with an ADU. One owner used it as an in law suite and another as an office. It is fully functional with a full bathroom and kitchen and over 700 square feet of living space. I've been to...
John Woodrich
Tax break for affordable housing in Minneapolis
Minneapolis just passed a 40% property tax reduction for properties which are considered affordable: http://www.startribune.com/tax-break-will-increase... Seems like it could be a handout for investors who have proper...
David Ivy
September 2019 Austin Market Report
The September 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report is out from the Austin Board of REALTORS (ABoR). The City of Austin saw a 15% percent increase in Austin home sales and a record-breaking 11.9% year over year inc...
Stone Saathoff
How does being near railroad tracks affect property value?
Being someone who works in investment real estate, I tend to come across quite a few discounted properties that are located near railroad tracks. I've heard a few opinions on this, and I've seen varying evidence in my...
Susan K.
Need your opinion - House with sinkhole repair
Hi Everyone,I'm taking a poll. We looked at a house that had a foundation repair due to a sinkhole. This repair was 10 years ago, but there is a NOC filed with the county from the foundation company that made the re...
Melissa Yatzeck
Help! I have a motivated seller and don't know what to do!
I'm just starting out with real estate investing. I sent out some direct mail letters, and I have someone who called me back who has a property they want to sell! The owner admitted to me that the property needs a lot...