Troy Welch
No insulation or vapor barrier
I just bought my 1st investment property. It is a 50+ year old property that is in pretty good condition. I just ripped out the kitchen cabinets and have a couple of concerns.
1. There is no insulation in the exterio...
Thomas Clark
PMI with an FHA loan
I'm not sure if this qualifies as creative nonetheless... just a curious question can someone with an FHA loan also use PMI on TOP of the loan??The reason why I am asking is because I'm looking at fourplexs in my are...
Patrick Sears
Partial note purchase yield question
Hello, I had a "math" question of the yield created by selling a partial on an originated note. My plan to get involved in notes is to buy for cash a SFH, rehab and then sell on terms to an end buyer (instead of hold...
Casey LaValle
Low appraisal on refi- advice needed
Hi All,
Hoping for a few opinions. I have a duplex in a very trendy and fast growing area on the west side of Cleveland (Gordon Square). I bought the place almost 5 years ago.
This year I decided to update both uni...
Robert Adams
NV is still one of the hottest markets in the country
NV is still one of the hottest markets in the country appreciating in the range of 7% to 13%. See below:This map illustrates the top states for property appreciation rates year over year. Property appreciation is calc...
Noah Kellar
Are Credit Unions a good partner for long term financing?
How can you be sure you’re using the best funding source possible? Are credit unions safe over time since run by state? Are they better than your smaller bank that could change ownership over time & give you the b...
Brett Stander
Value in getting my real estate license?
Hello BP members,I am currently an aspiring real estate investor in the greater Philadelphia area (I say greater because I own no properties, but I would like to concentrate on west Philly). This one is for the agents...
Roy Gottesdiener
Discovered my rental has an unpermitted bedroom
In FL. What's the procedure for me to update the records?
Also, when asking for an appraisal, will it get appraised based on public records or by the actual number of bedrooms even though one is without a permit?
Quinton Tigges
What to know about purchasing historical homes
Hey BP community! I thought I would bring this question to all of you to learn from those that have purchased hundred year old homes in the past. I have a friend that wants to sell one of their homes in the historical...
Brandon G.
Vetting Potential Seller By Phone
I read @Jerry Puckett 's script that was posted and it's really a big help! When asking them what they think their house is worth and how much repairs it requires and how little they would accept, and how much they ow...