Trevor Harley
Where to find partners for large apartment rentals
Hi all,I'm looking to get started in apartment rentals, preferably anything larger than 4 units. Where does one find other folks to partner with on this? I tried searching the web and only seem to get sponsored ads fo...
Jennifer Hartbarger
New owners raised our rent
my husband and I have rented this house for the last 15 years in Washington state. It has just been sold to a new owner. We were on a month to month contract with previous owners. The new owner sent us a text two week...
Melissa MacKay
Zoning and Construction without proper permits
I recently purchased a rental property in Norfolk VA that was advertised as a Duplex with a bonus apartment over the garage. My son was going to live over the garage while attending college and would be an owner occu...
Patrick Corcoran
FHA 60-Day Occupancy: Owner Move In Eviction takes 120 days
I've seen similar questions posted previously, but have not the exact answers that I need.I'm looking at a Duplex and trying to get an FHA loan as an Owner Occupier. FHA requires me to move in within 60 days of closin...
Anthony To
How can I verify whether I can build on a lot?
I'm a newbie investor in San Diego and I've been looking at the MLS for the past couple months. Many of the properties I'm seeing say something to the effect of "Home is on a large lot that is permitted/zoned/has pote...
Toben B.
Current state of financing non-owner occupied single family homes?
It seems just when the deals are getting really good the banks are all getting cold feet.
The last 2 houses I bought I did a home equity loan against my own house and paid cash for the proper...
Salil Prasad
Rent increase for section 8
I have a house in Newark, CA rented to section 8 tenant for nearly 2 years. When I first rented, I was asked to lower the rent even though my asking rent was $200 lower than other houses in the community (same size a...
Bryce Baker
Multifamily House Hacking in San Diego
Hello San Diegans! About a month ago I learned about this site and have been self-educating like a mad man about REI. This is my first time dipping my toes in the forums :) I am 25 with a lifestyle that perfectly alig...
Ariella Cohen
First deal - am I missing something
I'm looking at a duplex listed for $60K in columbia, sc. 1 unit is occupied, the other vacant. Monthly rent $495 per unit. Management $1100, Taxes $1245 and Insurance $1000. This is a cash deal, so there's no debt se...
Robert Biggerstaff
Making a house into a duplex or triplex?
Have you ever taken a house made it into a duplex or triplex? What about having a detached garage converted to an apartment or a small house? What about moving a large garden shed on the property finishing it out and ...