Jacob Koshy
Is it okay to replace Financing choice on a short sale.
I have an accepted offer for a bank short sale in the SW suburbs of Chicago. When I initially made the offer I put in the financing conditions based on my pre approval. Which is with a 25% down payment. While I was wa...
Davin Manfredi
As a Real Estate Investor, when is the best time to start an LLC?
For somebody who is looking for their first property, I am thinking about starting an LLC to reduce my liability. Should I look at starting an LLC immediately, or would it be better to wait?
Account Closed
Putting in a new tub surround - does anyone have any quick tips?
I have a tub surround in my SFR that is all cracked and needs replaced. I patched it up when I first bought the place a few years ago and that seems to have worked but I will have a chance to replace it soon and would...
William Avery
What are your methods to remove pet odors?
I have a property where one bedroom was used as a 'kennel' or pet 'outhouse'. I am having trouble getting rid of the smells.Concrete floor. Carpet is gone. Tack strip is gone. All solid matter has been removed. Bleach...
Clarice Kelly
Renters’ Credit Score
Hey all! This will be my 1st BP convo. I searched the topic, but most recent that came up was from 2016. How much of a stickler are you about a renter’s credit score these days? Our property is probably in a B or C ne...
Sid Bengeloun
Best way to start? Bird Dog?
Hey there!
I'm kind of new to this whole concept of investing in real estate. And I am very ambitious as far as pursuing this. I would be an investor however, I have no money to invest. So i thought that maybe bird d...
Michael Cornell
First Timer in Oakland
Hello BP,Was looking for a bit on advice on my intro into real estate.I am a 35, married with a baby living in Oakland, CA. I have no debt and enough money to make an initial investment in a property. I have a good pa...
Jamie Brayton
How would you renovate this kitchen (picture attached)?
We just closed on our first rental property and need to give it a face lift. While we have cash for renovations, I'm inclined to spend as little as possible. My husband, on the other hand, would love to completely gut...
Sang Yu
Need Advice: Good credit, Good Income, No downpayment.
I'm a newbie in the Sacramento area looking to buy my first SFR rental. I bought my primary residence about 15 months ago using a VA loan with no money down(Just $3k to cover closing costs). I have good credit (~750...
Ben Smith
Dangers of a lowball
Everyone always says, "The worst that can happen is that they say no." Well are there any other dangers of putting in a low ball offer?