Tyler Bond
Do I need a building permit to finish out a basement?
Hey BP, we just purchased our first property and will be doing some renovations as we live here for the 1st year. The basement is 65% UNFINISHED and I am wanting to add value by finishing it out and putting in a secon...
Jeff Stansberry
First time buying in Memphis and using Turnkey Provider
Hi,I was hoping I could get a second opinion on whether this deal was worth it since I have never purchased out of state before, or with a turnkey provider. It's located on Theda Avenue in MemphisPurchase is 53k (was ...
Sandy Uhlmann
Selling a Rental Home on a Lease Option: Can I offer to pay a portion of closing costs without violating DF?
I have a rental home that I now wish to sell. I renovated it after my tenants vacated and it is now totally updated. Unfortunately, it is priced a bit higher than the rest of the neighborhood and it has not sold yet...
Bryan Snyder
Is there a lender that anyone can recommend?
There is a property I am interested in. It's a small piece of commercial property in my town. I REALLY like to deal with my local credit union for everything I can as their rates and customer service is fantastic. The...
Nate D.
Should I refinance now or wait?
Hi BP Friends!I've got a question regarding the timing of a refinance and purchase and how my credit scores will affect my ability to obtain financing:Background:1. My wife will be a co-applicant in both cases2. I wa...
Yacoub Shack
How long should your mortgage be for a rental property
Hi looking to getting my 1st property. I’m trying to understand how long should my loan term be I have been pre-approved for 30-yr loan but don’t really understand how it will make money. I know to make sure the rent ...
Luca Mastrangelo
New to S. ME - looking for firsthand feedback on MFs
Hi, I recently relocated to southern ME for a new job in the Portland area. Still not sure where we will end up for our single family home but would like to purchase a MF unit in Biddeford/Saco/Westbrook/Portland/Sou...
Julie Ferrier
The numbers work out, but...
I'm looking at a quadplex out of state. I'm in California, the property is in Texas.I have total faith in the real estate agent, as I have known her for 15 years and trust her judgement. She thinks it looks good and l...
JoDaniel Vazquez
Finally got through my analysis-paralysis but in a dilemma!
Hi everyone! This is my first post ever, listening to the pod cast for almost a year and reading forums, I was still stuck on pushing forward and taking action. But with the help of the BP community I finally said Let...
Collin Black
Any thoughts for financing a renovation?
Hey everyone. My wife and I bought our first home almost a year ago. We bought it with the intention of turning it in to a long term rental. We underestimated the rehab costs as once we got in to the remodel, we found...