Ben S.
How to generate additional income from my 10 unit property?
I have a property in southern Maryland with 10 single family homes (around 950 sqft each, most 3/1) on 5 acres. It's my own little community as its in a pretty rural area. The homes are roughly in a circle with a smal...
William C.
Ambler, PA SFR Complete Reno + Second Story Addition pic diary
Hello All,I wanted a place to track the progress of this project so I thought this might be a good spot. Ill have to take a post or 2 to bring everyone up to speed as to what we've been through to get to this point b...
John DeLuca
Should I dig out basement or add 3rd floor addition
Hey everyone I live in federal hill and was wondering if it’d be cheaper to do a third floor addition or dig out the basement thanks.
Michel Sylver
Tenant Income Low with Additional Funds in Money Market Account
My husband and I bought a small multi-family last year and are self managing. We require 2.8x rent in income and included that in our listing. We have an applicant with 2.3x rent for income and commented on the appl...
Jennifer Kappelman
FHA loan + Mother helping w/ either 1031 or additional loan
My mother has offered to help me buy a house. I am approved for a small owner occupied FHA loan. She has offered to sell one of her rental properties and do a 1031 exchange and/or take an additional loan. Since I hav...
David Bourgouin
Title company asking for additional "fee" 5 days after closing?!?
We closed on our home and everything on the closing disclosure document was exactly what we received prior to closing. 5 days later we get this;
Hi XXXX and XXXX,
Attached please find an updated Clo...
Alexandra Gomez
Additional expenses for short term rental properties in Las Vegas
Hi, I am interested in buying an investment property in Las Vegas. I am debating between short (short and B&B) and long-term rentals as well as finding the right location. I recently read that the City created str...
Bob Ross
What is the most valuable type of addition to build?
I’ve heard that a garage is the most valuable addition to build however this doesn’t add livable square footage to the house. Although living space could be added above the garage.What do you think the most valuable...
Alison P.
Do you charge more if additional person(s) move in?
I would appreciate any comments or experience. My lease states that if someone additional lives in the property for more than 48 hrs, the tenant must get written permission from the landlord. I drive by my rentals s...
Michael Pilolla
Can A Landlord Charge Additional Rental Fees for Temporary Tenants?
Hi All,I have a tenant who says her daughter, her daughter's husband, their 3 small children, and 2 small dogs need a place to stay while looking to buy a home. She says it may be 1 to 2 months. Can I legally charge t...