Bryce Y.
Tenant applicants are getting smarter
So I had someone apply the other day, middle aged couple with 3 kids. Seemed very nice and professional. I am running their background and everything looks good so far. Employment is solid, previous landlord ch...
Kyle Scholnick
Questions to ask Turnkey Providers
When doing your due diligence, what are the top questions you would ask a turnkey provider? When was the roof replaced? When was HVAC replaced? What type of neighborhoods do you invest in and why? etc...What are the m...
Jon S.
Had any horror stories renting in Law Suites or ADUs?
Have there been any horror stories about renting out in-law-suites that don't have a separate address? I'm contemplating renting an in-law-suite that doesn't have a separate address. While I know many people do this w...
Andrey Y.
Is my HELOC interest deductible for 2018?
I am sure this was probably answered somewhere on this forum, but I was unable to find it.I took out a HELOC for $51K, and have payed IO payment on it during all of 2018. Not sure exactly what I used this money for, s...
Jeff Terry
Am I wrong? Am I expecting too much from my real estate agent?
My wife and I are planning on relocating to East Tennessee to live and invest. We don't know much about the region other than what our research churns up (numbers, market forecasts, Google Earth views) and we really n...
Ashly B.
Can I cash out refi to commercial loan and then refi back?
Quick version: Can I cash out refi to a commercial loan and then refi back to a conventional mortgage? Realizing the obvious spending of closing costs, are there other down sides or obstacles preventing me from doing ...
Karen Margrave
PLEASE READ - POSTING ON FORUMS
Hi everyone! If you are posting a question on BP Forums, it's usually because you want answers from those experienced with the issue you are inquiring about.What many don't think about when posting is that many member...
Lorin K.
Tear down and build larger vs rehab and sell?
Seems this is the trend in more expensive cities like Seattle and in Vancouver. Doesnt this go against the grain of investing in income properties? What happens when the economy turns sour and the vacancy rates drops ...
Miguel G.
Dodd Frank/Safe Act
I was planning on buying properties and sell them using owner finance. Then, I read the Dodd Frank and SAFE acts and ran into a road block. I heard that you need a Mortgate Loan Originator.All I wanted to do originall...
Kerry M.
What is HUD Guidelines 24 CFR 206.125?
There is a 3/1 home for sale for a few thousand dollars in my target area. Does this mean I have to pay 95% of the original mortgage held by the lender after the purchase? The home is listed in foreclosure and was r...