Justin Louie
FHA or 203k Loan
Hi all,First, just a little background. If you want to see my question, skip to the end of this post. I have been continuing to learn thanks to BP: the podcasts are amazing and the content is so insightful.Lately, I h...
Amanda Miklos
"New-ish" from Charlotte, NC
Hello Everyone! My name is Amanda Miklos, and I'm new to real estate investing and "new-ish" to Bigger Pockets... I set up a profile a while ago and have been reading and listening for some time, but have never introd...
John Schnyderite
First Time Buying REO
My fiancee and I put an offer in on a Fannie Mae REO. She would be a first time home buyer and we would use this as our primary residence.
At 3 weeks on the market we offered 335K on home needing major repair, pric...
Lawrence Allmond
Bandit signs, do they still work?
Do Bandit signs still work? Looking for mobile homes for wholesale. Use bandit signs or contact outer state owners directly? The mls is not working,to much competition because of low inventory I assume. ...
Sam Liu
Convert a STR to MTR/LTR
I have a STR house in a resort town, but the city’s new stricter policies have really cut into my revenue. I’m thinking about switching to MTR/LTR with furniture included. In this area, people usually rent for 1-12 mo...
Greg Todrank
Stessa Pro -- Pay for features
Looks like Stessa has finally gone the way of the world and put all their essential functions under the "Pro" umbrella for $20 / month ($16 billed annually).I'll probably make the investment. Does anyone have anythin...
James Morrison
In-Law Suite/Apt Trend ??
Hi All,I'm looking to brainstorm with the BP community on something I experienced this past year on the real estate brokerage side of my real estate obsession. The situation: I represented a client who was selling a h...
Account Closed
Are taxes and insurance usually included in a mortgage payment?
Are taxes and insurance paid separately or included in a mortgage payment?
Dave Grimson
Renting to Insurance Company
Recently listed one of my rental properties and had an inquiry from a company out of Philadelphia (Rental is in CT) who helps relocate people suffering from an insurance claim. Apparently a family in the area had an i...
Adam Sheren
Always start with why. And not always yours
They say you should always start with why; that what you do is not nearly as important as why you do it. The saying really plays to persistence and strong will - it reminds us to think deeply about why we do what we d...