I know this sounds crazy, but I've been told that diesel fuel will get rid of termites. I'm sure there are environmental issues with this, but I would be terrified of a fire - even years after the treatment. If the in...

I was always under the impression that a VA loan could not be assumed for investment purposes and that it must be for a primary residence, which typically means occupancy of the residence for a year. However, while sp...

Scott Bessent has officially taken the reins as the 79th Treasury Secretary, and his plans are already making waves. Known for his sharp financial expertise, Bessent has introduced an ambitious “3-3-3” economic pl...

Is anyone in the BP community planning on participating in this auction in March? I would be interested to know why or why not you think this is a good way to find a deal. I have a vague understanding of the inherent ...

Very simple question this time around.. What are current REFI rates for someone like me who has over 800+ score.. The ratios fit just fine. The property is owner occupied. I am being quoted 4.3%.  When I asked the len...

I was told by one Guru that there is no seasoning requirement for investors who buy HUD properties; that you could "double close" and sell it to another wholesaler the same day.Then, a Realtor told me he and the Inves...

I am considering tiling over tile in a walk in shower.  There is enough play in the Delta valve handle to accommodate another layer of tile and I have found drain extensions at HD.  Custom building products has a prim...

I am a new realtor/investor and have found a house that has been abandoned but need some advice. A neighbor told me they had their car repo'd then they just moved out; this was less than a month ago so it may not hav...

I got this email today in my business email address which I only advertise in my sig here at BP:

From Melinda Mendez

Your website looks great, but it's missing out on a lot of internet traffic due to
where you rank ...

Investment info:
Small multi-family (fourplex) buy & hold in Gastonia, NC (35 min outside of Charlotte, NC)
Purchase price: $160,000Cash invested: Estimated at $15,000
This is my first investment property, a 10...