Ben I.
How to separate water utility for tenants?
Hi. I was wondering how anyone has gone about separating water utility for tenants and billing it back to them? I have isolated all the water lines for my units but haven't figured out if I should call the water compa...
Sergio A.
How much should I have saved up?
I’m in my 20’s and was wondering what someone my age should have saved up by 30 in order to be able to retire early by age 40.I contribute to 401k and Roth IRA but I’m more interested in hearing peoples opinions on ho...
Mike Sola
FHA 203k program and BRRRR method
Is it possible to combine the FHA 203k and the BRRRR strategy? I understand you can use this loan to make household repairs but to what extent?
Account Closed
How Can I Receive A Hard Money Loan With No Money Down?
I, along with my dad and brother are new to renovating properties. We are in the planning stages to align everything to begin renovating our first single-family residence.My dad, and brother are residents of Georgia a...
Rolando Rivera
Newbie from Houston, Tx
My name is Rolando, I am 28 years old. I started listening to BiggerPockets podcast in October. I am planning on house hacking. I already saved enough for a down payment, and been pre approved. I am currently in the p...
Bienes Raices
Something to think about before using small, local banks
Thanks to the advice on this forum, I was able to get a cash out refi from a small, local bank in my area when no one else would consider me, which was fantastic. Subsequently I opened a bank account (in my LLC's name...
Karen Frederic
Choosing the best best real estate method for you
Hi , I’m completely a new beginner in this real estate game and just tryna put my foot out the door.I’m creating a plan of what I want to achieve, I have a idea of what I want to do ,house hacking, but I guess I’m hav...
Mark Bondurant
Does lease with option to purchase run afoul of Dodd Frank?
I’m currently rehabbing a home in western N Carolina and had planned to lease the home with an option for the renter to purchase. Some in my local REIA advised against it citing Frank Dodd and the mess of foreclosing ...
Joel Owens
Current tax reform status 12-2-2017 / Senate Passes Resolution
Dear ICSC Member,In the wee hours of this morning the U.S. Senate passed its version of a tax reform bill by a 51-49 margin along party lines. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) was the only Republican to vote against it due t...
Mike Schorah
Given my situation, which strategy would you use?
I’ve studied real estate for the past year and a half. I’m curious about choosing a strategy where I DON’T HAVE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSING MONEY and I WON’T WASTE VALUABLE TIME NOT ACHIEVING ANYTHING. Surprisingly, ...