Melvin Montano
Reliable Local Banks (For A HELOC)
I just got off the phone with Bank of America and they are offering horrible HELOC conditions. Does anyone have a bank in/near Sacramento they go to for financing? I'm seeking to get a HELOC so I can begin my real est...
Dave Bopp
Plumber Installed New Hot Water Heater & Water Pressure Decreased
Hi Everyone-My plumber installed a new hot water heater in one of my rental properties and now the water pressure in their shower and kitchen sink are much lower than before the heater was installed. Does anyone have ...
Brendon Woirhaye
California Eviction and a tenant who moves out before she sheriff
California landlord here. Had a tenant who stopped paying, and moved forward with an unlawful detainer. They used some delaying tactics but eventually the judge ruled against them and we were awarded possession.Whil...
Steve S.
Question about Home Equity Loan
Not a HELOCFor the sake of example, let's say a home appraises at $100,000 I have $55,000 in Equity and owe $$45,000 at 3.75% on a 30 year note. I've found an amazing deal and would like to use some of this Equity to...
Michael Friedman
Philadelphia Duplexes and Fourplexes
Hey!I'm a relatively new investor from Philly living in LA. I'm looking to buy and hold multi family properties in North-Northwest Philly. (Port Richmond, Brewerytown, Strawberry Mansion and Germantown) I went to high...
Art Maydan
Caulk Recessed Light LED Conversion?
I'm switching the recessed lighting to LEDs using conversion kits to stop airflow to the attic before insulating it. Should I caulk these things in? They're definitely letting through less air than before, but there a...
Deven L. Richardson
Looking for extra income when doing deal analysis
Hi BP Community,I've been using the BP calculators to get more comfortable running my numbers. We all know cash flow is hard to come by in today's market (especially here in Northern NJ). I'm looking to find other way...
Mitch Davidson
Cannot have seller prepay contractors for future work anymore (on Conventional loan)
Until recently, the seller could pay a deposit to a contractor for work to be performed after closing, by way of the closing proceeds, and most of us wouldn't have to ask any questions when we saw a line item for the ...
Martin Z.
investing now vs 4 years ago
Few years back, most investors speculated appreciation when buying and succeeded. How about now when the market has rebounded in most areas, how has your game plan changed when buying?
Sameer Patel
Biltmore Area Investors
Hi,I am currently exploring an opportunity to purchase a property in the Biltmore area. It is a condo that is very close to the Biltmore fashion square. This area is not in my traditional farming zone (I'm currently...