Neil Wei
Multifamily househacking analysis help
Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase my first real estate property this year and according to my analysis, househacking a multifamily house here doesn't make any sense, I feel like I'm missing something. Here's an exampl...
Rich Hupper
Sub 2 Deal in a Title Theory State.
Hi BiggerpocketsI am trying to better understand the concept of title and the bundle of rights that come with real property.Lets say we have a sub 2 deal in a title theory state. The owner of the property is highly mo...
Jeffrey Scholz
Is it always wrong to buy a newer house at retail?
Hello Bigger Pockets, First Post! Thanks for such a wonderful resource!Question: Is buying a house at retail really that undesirable?I’m speaking in the context of buying a house for long term rental income, not flipp...
Amie D.
Do you consider applicant's self-employment income if business is new?
A young married couple wants to rent a single family home I own in a low- to middle- income neighborhood. They check decently (good references from present/past landlord, no criminal history/bad debts/delinquent accou...
Account Closed
Renters want to move out due to Rat infestation.
I have a young couple that has been in my home since last December, every quarter I do an inspection on the home to make sure everything is working etc. The first two inspections went well and the home was very clean....
Stephen Williams
Considerations for turning expensive home into rental
I am retiring from the military and currently have my home on the market north of Seattle for $775k. Based on the estimated prices we have $300k in equity right now. The market for our range of home has just about co...
Kat Hughes
Constant Landlord Issues
Hi! I'm posting for a friend who lives in LA. Her, along with 3 other friends is currently renting a home. Apparently, the landlord (also the owner of the house), during the negotiation process asked them to write ...
Brian Williams
Should I sell or rent?
Hey fellow BP members, Brian Williams here. I have a bit of a dilemma on my hands. I purchased a new house in 2018 for $236k using a USDA loan (no down payment). Since then, the neighborhood has increased in value due...
Alicia C.
Tenant from Hell
I would like to keep this short and sweet. I need some advice. I have recently purchased a two family home which i occupy, as well as inherited tenants whose lease is not over till June. couple things we found out the...
Jason L.
Rental Kitchen Cabinets: Is it worth it to buy more expensive?
I am remodeling a small kitchen (70 SF) I have on a house I have under contract right now. The kitchen is old and dingy, and I wanted to change it out so that we can add a dishwasher to the space (there currently isn'...