Avi Garg
Managing from out of country
Lately I have been thinking about buying few rentals (~20) and then eventually retire in a country with a low cost of living. Its all up in the air for now. I do have a question. Apart from having property managers, h...
Chris Garrett
REO Property - Bank vs FNMA
I understand that the majority of loans in the US are backed by FNMA or FHLMC. What I'm confused about is what dictates who ends up with the property after it's foreclosed upon and becomes an REO. For instance, if the...
Ronald Walker
New BP Member in Dallas
Hi Everyone,
My name is Ronald Walker. I am new to Bigger Pockets (BP) at the suggestion of some colleagues. I look forward to being involved with the Investors in the DFW area. My goal is through connectin...
Nate Dunham
Freddi Mac / PMI Question
I have a 30 year loan that was sold on to Freddie Mac but serviced by a smaller midwest bank. I'll hit two years next year and I've been thinking of requesting PMI removal. This will be done partially because of appre...
Casey Tenney
Major Repairs - SFH
Hello All,I'm very new to BP and am hoping to get involved with buying and renting single family properties. I was hoping the community could provide some insight on what major housing expenses to expect and their pot...
Edmund Burruezo
2nd Property, 1st commercial.
I have one rental property that is paid off and brings in 650 +cash flow each month. My father and uncle have had a commercial building that they own free and clear with 3 units on a major road in a major metro area. ...
Jay Garrison
Contractor won't share license info w/o signed contract?
Hi,I am in talks with a masonry company to do some major repairs to my chimney. I have been sent an estimate already, but when I asked for the contractor's license info (they were referred to me by my carpenter) I was...
Mariah Jeffery
Advice on splitting private family C-corp
I've gotten a lot of great advice on my rental properties over the years and I have to thank the BP Community for that. Today I'm looking for advice on a different topic, but it's related to RE, corporations, and tax-...
Han Gu
Newbie questions on Property Management Firms
Hi,I am looking to start investing in rental properties in Orlando, and since I live in NY, I would probably need a property management company.Given that I am new to this, I have a laundry list of newbie questions.1....
Account Closed
Advantages to Land and Farm Investing?
Land and farm investing seems very slow and illiquid. How are some advantages of this investing vehicle?