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Hi AllI am on a process to acquire a new build cabin in smoky mountain for STR, but the builder told me there will be no decking around the house = front porch due to the city regulation change. Is this gonna affect t...
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In another thread I asked about workarounds to being unable to get a mortgage. One person suggested that I could refinance after buying a place with cash and renting it out, the idea being that having occupants paying...
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Hey, Eric Medemar here. After getting hundreds of questions asking “What do I say to investorsâ€, I put this little guide together to help you out. On this first page you will find what looks to be about a 30 sec...
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I am the owner of the house. I live this house with my 9 years old daughter. I rented an empty room to a female to live with me. We share everything: bills, living room, bath room, kitchen etc. Since she moved in my h...
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I am 18 looking to buy my first house when I graduate high school. I have taken a couple steps working towards it such as reading books and wondering BP. I have a couple questions I haven’t been able to find answers t...
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At what point do you hire a property management company on an apartment complex? More specifically, at what size apartment building or how many units could justify it? I know it can depend on the Income and Expenses b...
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Hey everyone! Long time lurker but finally decided to take the plunge and get started. I’m getting out of the Marine Corps this winter and while I’m participating in a military internship program (Skillbridge) to beco...
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Hi AllI hope everyone is having a relaxing Sunday. I am new to real estate and looking for my first investment. I am comfortable for a property upto 200K with 20% down. Given this is my first investment, I want to try...
When I talk to people who have never invested in real-estate before, half of them have no interest in it, while the other half are fearful of it.I usually investigate the people who are fearful of it and try to unders...
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Hey BP community I need your Help & Input please .
I want to take advantage of the new Senate Bill 9 (SB9) in California . With SB9 Cities must allow up to two lots (and up to four homes total) within si...