Phillip Li
Carport conversion into livable bedroom
Hi BP community,
About to purchase my first rental property in Phoenix. Was considering the pros and cons of a carport conversion into another bedroom to rent out. I've done the research and converting a garage into...
Cathy Chang
Renovate before or after turn the primary property into a rental
Hi, BPers,I plan to turn my current primary property into a rental one within one year. Right now it has 2 bedrooms, after it becomes a rental, I want to renovate it to 3 bedrooms. Should I renovate before or after I ...
Chris May
"House-hacking" & Tenant rights?
Hey y'all, I'll make this short
I have a property that I own & live in with some roommates, I've recently had a new roommate move in a few months ago and she's been amazing. The problem is that recently her girlf...
Demetrius Walker
What are your thoughts on seller financing?
My wife, son and I currently live in a duplex that we rent. We've been living here for just under 4 months, and we'd like to buy the whole thing at some point - its a nice place. 2 months ago, I started the conversati...
Ryan S.
Basis: Value when I purchased vs. when it became a rental?
Hi everyone,For the purposes of a 1031 Exchange, is the basis value:a) the value when I purchased my condo (owner-occupied)b) the value of the property when I moved out and converted it into a rental investment proper...
Maxime Laroche
Effects of reduced office space on multi-family properties
Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying a 5-plex in Montreal. This would be my first deal. It currently cash flows. However, I am worried that office buildings will convert to residential units afters the pandemic ends and co...
Amelia Casalenuovo
Validating that a garage conversion was legal in Tampa Bay Area
Hi!Newbie investor here looking to close on what will be my first investment property (short term rental) in the Tampa Florida area. Everything looked great during the inspection but the property has a garage that was...
Charles Kao
Converting hotel to apartment building
Has anybody converted a hotel to apartment building. Any caveats of things I should look out for that may be unique to this transition?
Tyler Segebarth
House hack with couple as tenants?
Hey BP,I recently finished rehabbing my first house hack and I plan on moving in very soon. The property is a duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on each side. I have inherited tenants in one side, and I will be getting...
Rhyna Orillaneda
Garage conversion or detached ADU?
Hi. I’m from San Jose, Ca. I’m in the designing phase of my ADU but can’t make up my mind wether I’ll do a garage conversion or detached ADU. Lots of pros and cons for both but need your opinion. After this ADU projec...