Ratesh D.
Earthquake Insurance in Bay Area
Hi All,Are you taking out earthquake insurance on your investments in the Bay Area whether for SFH or Multi? I know a lot of folks who see this as a waste of money or a unlikely event, but give the huge financial inve...
Victor Steffen
Boom or Bust in Austin TX?
Here's a thought I have been working through:
Population is growing, median income is rising, inventory and interest rates are low. These factors point toward a continued boom for Austin real estate values.
Money s...
Alex Porrett
Longtime lurker from Michigan (Lansing)
Hello BP, I'm Alex.Since becoming a member of BiggerPockets last July, I've spent countless hours listening to the BP podcasts, reading the BP books, and using the MLS and other resources to learn more about my market...
James Hamilton
Marijuana/drugs clause in Lease Agreement
Hi all, just have a question about the following clause in the Standard Lease Agreement I pulled off BP (one of Brandon Turner's documents included when you order his book). See below. "MARIJUANA AND OTHER DRUGS: Tena...
Susie C.
STR Friendlier Cities?
Currently have some STR but cities have some regulations. Anyone else invest in STRs?
If so, what city are you in and how are the regulations/policies?
Any signs/concerns with policy changes that would limit and/or ...
Tom V.
Moving the goalposts - New Rent Control Law in Richmond CA
http://www.contracostatimes.com/richmond/ci_285208...I am sure I am not the only reader to pick up this article. City of Richmond, California enacts a rent control ordinance. I am not clear on if and how it applies...
Philip Bennett
Illegal immigrants as tenants
I have an applicant for a property in Anchorage, Alaska that is wanting to sign a lease for a family member that is an illegal immigrant. The individual wanting to sign the lease is unable to provide a completed appli...
Tanner Johnson
How to deal with the dictatorship
I am new to RE investing following my family’s strategy of building properties myself (no contractors) and holding. I was super exited to get started but I’m already sick of dealing with the dictatorship at the city. ...
Caleb Whitney
Offer denied, auction tomorrow
Well I'm in a pickle. The offer was denied and I'm not sure how to proceed. I call back the negotiator, left message asking to postpone auction. Said that I think that they can work something out to get this propert...
Nicole S.
My HoA is denying the build of a detached ADU in Snohamish... can they do that?
Hi friends!I'm in Snohamish County, WA. I have confirmed with the county that an D/ADU is permitted on the property. The HoA says no. Here's the thing:- State and local government permits ADU's and the structure we wa...