My parents are purchasing a condo in Huntington Beach, CA. It's currently in escrow. Last week seller's inspector found mold on the second floor ceiling (crawl space). They supposedly fixed it.  Our realtor said the i...

Hi,How do you decide if a flip is cosmetic vs fuill rehab. Is it the age of the house. the condition of plumbing/electrical? What do you factor in?I would rather do cosmetic but I want to make sure the project only ne...

I own 5 lots it too far from Johns Hopkins and would like to build 5 rowhomes (possibly six if I purchase lot between). I have started to identify sources for hard money. Prior to seems like I need an architect and en...

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I am seeking some experience based feedback on whether you would Cash out Refi or Sell the following property. I understand there are variables unique to each individual (tax liability, strategy, liquidit...

Hi, Re-reading "The Book on Rental Property Investments" - Branden Turner , I hit on the section about potentially using Condo's as rental properties. I have always shied away from this due to the board rules and the ...

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My wife and I wanted to plant trees in the front, similar to what has already been planted by other neighbors to create a privacy wall but we were rejected.these were blue spruces and they stated too large. Th...

Hello,I'm a new investor and ran into an issue right out of the gate. A tenant recently filed an appeal to the magistrates ruling.    I asked for possession of the property and November rent which I was awarded both. ...

Hi, I own a house which is situated at the bottom of a large hill. The house itself is fine, but the garage sits back further than the house so that the back of the garage is only about 5 feet from the bottom of the h...

Hello BP,Do any of you work with lenders on a cost + basis?  If so, when the bank puts their version of the buyer/GC agreement in front of you, do they make it a fixed-price contact? If so, how do you handle?I'm findi...

What are some ways to encourage and even incentivize a tenant to take good care of a freshly renovated rental unit? In the case of a SF home, it's already more likely they will feel ownership. But how can you go furth...