Robert Jordan
Condo Maintenance Expense Budget
Hi all - I’m a first-time investor located in Chicago who is still learning the ropes of underwriting. I’m looking to buy a 2/1 in the 350-400k range as a primary residence and rent out the second room as a first step...
Jeff P.
LLC cash out refi to brrrr? suggested lender? or alternative?
I have 3 duplexes in the Detroit suburbs, mortgage free (plus one sfh, with mortgage not pertinent to this discussion).In 2018, I'm looking to get the brrrr method rolling. So, I sought a cash out refi on the highest ...
Lashad Hamilton
Newbie Investor LLC Question
Hello BP community,I am currently in the US Navy and my contract is over November. I am currently stationed in Southern California but plan to move to San Antonio, TX to live and invest. I am cleaning up my debt to ge...
Michael Mahung
Legal to Film & Share Property Interior?
Kind of a weird question - Does anyone know if it's legal to film and share the interior of a publicly listed property?For instance, if a property is listed on the MLS and you walk through it and share the video with ...
Dan Grove
How much should I keep in reserve
Hello all, I have the opportunity to buy more than one property but wanted to make sure I have enough money in reserve for problems with the rehab, longer time to get a tenant, etc. I am going to budget money for vac...
Jason Bruning
College Rental Leases
For renting to college students do you prefer the parents to co-sign the lease or be personal guarantors or some other option?
Yenlan Patton
Should you make improvement of rental property to reduce tax ?
What would you do to help reducing your taxes with your rental property income ? we have more income from our rental homes this year which is a good thing but other hand we will pay more taxes next year. Any thought. ?
Ronnie Galindo
General Contractor Contract questions
Hello BP,I was just reading a blog post on here about what to ask your contractor before hiring them. I have one deal in progress with an out of state contractor I have never met but was recommended by an agent that I...
Joe B.
Bought first property, now what ?
Hey all I bought my first property for $190k. PITI is $1200. It is a 3/2 single family home. I am renting out 2 rooms for $925 and I am living in the last room. I am also laying $600 towards principal. My question see...
K S.
Request buyers agent dual agency?
I'm not interested in a real estate agent and the longchain of communication. I'd prefer to just have the buyers agent in a dual agency. Is there a way I can list my property without a license or FSBO? I know I can li...