Joon Ma
Planning for a kitchen remodel that will most likely take longer
The vision of a freshly updated home is so seductive, it's easy to forget that the project will most likely come with aggravating delays and unexpected issues. Think about it. When was the last time you heard about a ...
Ellie Narie
Is it considered mortgage fraud if you manipulate income?
Let's say there's an unmarried couple with kids. Boyfriend has a business and is considered self employed, but he can't get a mortgage because he doesn't have two years of self employment income. So, he "hires" his gi...
Shawn Davis
Getting Ready To Quit the W-2 and Go Full Time REI - What Are You Doing For Health Insurance???
Hello All -We are about a month away from getting completely out of all W-2 employment and going full time (hubby & I) in REI. We have been thinking about this for a while and feel like we are in good shape to do...
Wendy Busa
Duplex shared lawn care/snow removal percent of responsibilities
Soon to be new landlord. The unit is basically a single family home 2800 sq ft and 950 sq ft, mother in law apartment. Current tenants take care of large shared yard and driveway. The current lease is a joke and does...
Timothy Cervantes
Problem Solvers Only - REI Family Dilemma
Hoping this is the correct place to post this, forgive me if it isn't. I'm looking for input or advice on the following situation.My Father is getting older and it is becoming much more difficult for him to manage th...
Jim M.
Forgot to get HOA approval for paint colors
My wife and I purchased our house 12 years ago and got HOA approval for the deck, the landscaping, and the fence. We finished our basement 5 or 6 years ago and got permits and inspections and are paying taxes on it. W...
Jay Yoo
401k distribution under Cares Act
I found that I can take a full distribution on 401k under Cares Act if it’s taken by the end of 2020. I know I would pay the tax on the capital gain, but can you share what your experience are if you’ve done this? My ...
Stephen Rejniak
Rehab App for iPad?
Hey Guys,Does anyone know of, use or can recommend an app for the iPad that can create a 2-D floor plan of a house or apartment but also includes professional notations for where the light switches, outlets and other ...
Alex Hively
Buying/Renting out my parents house?
Hello, One and All. Here goes my idea or should I say my biggest opportunity to get into the real estate/ landlord business.My parents are moving to a condo where they can retire. That leaves the house, which is all p...
David Pearson
New to Rental Property: Rent Increase Situation
Hi everyone,
My name is David and I purchased my first rental property last month, in the Chicago area. I am out of state and am doing business with a property manager over there. Things have been going smooth with t...