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Hi All - We have several buy-and-hold rental properties and received an interesting call yesterday regarding one of our vacant units we are marketing for rent. The gentleman who called us was offering to provide a se...
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So I am lucky enough to have one family member who is sitting a big lump sum of cash to invest. I want to do a BRRRR property and I am looking to ask them for a loan. So... how do you ask a family member for a loan?Wh...
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CaliforniaIf I am buying a house with seller financing which I will occupy then does the house need a Certificate of Occupancy at sale? Does the title company need it? Does a high deductible home insurance policy need...
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My experience is most insurance companies do not like to insure vacant property. Most that I have delt with want owner occupied property. So if you have an empty house that you have a lot of money tied up in what do...
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I have a lead on a distressed property. The owners have passed away. I spoke to a family member who told me that the home has a lien but wasnt sure by who. That was about 8 months ago. I've checked the county records ...
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So I just got the good news from my agent that my rental property in Memphis has a blown AC unit.... It is an old property and although the unit has been regularly maintained I guess its maybe reached the end of its l...
I am about to perform my first house hack and am looking for advice after the firstv12 months of living there from using FHA/VA loan. Should I start an LLC to hold the property and when? Also will I need to refinance ...
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Hi, I have got inspection done on an investment property that I have made an offer on. Inspector let me know that there are signs of roof shingles damage and water leaks inside in a few places. This is a 2006 built pr...
Hi there, We've had a rental property in the Kissimmee 34744 area for the last 2 1/2 years. Our policy is up for renewal and our Insurer has increased the price from $1700 to $2700 (yearly). The dwelling price increas...
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HelloI am in the process of refinancing my loan and lender indicated that they need to see their name as loss payee on the home insurance policy document before the loan closes. Firstly,How is this possible while I am...