Ken Rishel
Courts are Speaking on using MLOs and others as "Fronts"
Here on Bigger Pockets it is very popular to suggest that one can make loans through MLOs and avoid any responsibility for licensure and compliance. I have held that since January of 2014 that that is likely a very da...
Paul L
Duplex under contract
I've got my first deal underway. Monthly rent $1600 total for both units. ARV 130K. Picked it up for 62k, and it needs ~20K of rehab. We close in 1 month. I'm intending to do the interior painting myself so that shoul...
Scott Smith
One weird legal trick to protect your assets better than an LLC
When protecting your assets, build a castle not a fence. You’ve made the effort to make your money, now keep it. You’ve built a fence to protect your assets by using an LLC, now learn how using the awesome power of Ir...
Sebastian Marroquin
CA ADU build process and progress! Cost (labor and material) and process
Coming on here to share my experience planning, designing, permitting and the construction process for our 380 sq ft Garage Conversion ADU. This ADU will be a 1 bedroom and 1 bath unit with full kitchen and bathroom. ...
Matt O.
What to do with a "free and clear" asset?
I have 20 acres in the Boise Idaho area that is zoned residential. I can lease it out to a farmer or I can work toward getting the necessary improvements done so it is ready to build on. Or, I suppose another option i...
James Seever
$10,000.00 1977 mobile home
So there is this auction:
http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=1068778
I only have $7k together anyway. Could this be something, or is it a flop waiting to happen (pig in a prom dress)? it ...
Kenneth Sok
Painting and a tenant that smokes
I have an inherited tenant from a property I purchased from a tired landlord.The tenant is great: pays on time, takes care of his own maintenance, also agreed to pay higher rents to match market prices, etc. He's a sm...
Franklin Anderson
Working a 5 unit multifamily deal, 4 duplexes and 1 triplex - Need advice from the veterans!
I am working a 5 unit multifamily deal - 4 duplexes and 1 triplex. All units are currently occupied with the average tenant being there over 3 years. Current rent rates are slightly low and should be raised at each ...
Julie Marquez
New Build Duplex Complete! With Pictures
18 June 2020 - Final completion inspection passed at our new build duplex! It’s been a long year of building, but our latest investment property is ready to rent. Here’s the story of how we designed and built our very...
Max McGuirk
Apartment complex owners
Looking to get into purchasing an apartment complex. What is the best size? I would rather have an on-site property manager. I would rather have the property at least 75% occupied. I would like to get feedback on some...