Jamiru Mutebi
What does "The property needs structural support from underneath" mean?
Hi, I am a new investor apparently negotiating my first deal. The property is in a good neighborhood of Worcester county, MA, and it's being sold as - is. However, in the description, It says "Property needs structura...
Brad Helmandollar
Using Sub 2 for primary residence
Hey all,I am working with a seller who wants nothing to do with her house anymore, there is a mortgage on the house still. She is wanting to just give the house back to the bank and take the hit. Obviously nobody wins...
Daniel Cannon
Material Participation hours with spouse and business partner
Our Situation:Two couples, new to real estate investing, each with one working spouse with a high income (W2 and 1099) and one non-working spouse plan to go 50/50 on a new construction STR which will not close until S...
Account Closed
Getting Started in Real Estate - Knowing What Is Worth Your time and What Isn't
When you start out investing in real estate you first have to choose your path or you will wander in the forest. Wandering in the forest is analysis paralysis.
If you don't have a clear idea of which path to take, so...
Dan Marr
Is a 7/1 ARM ever a good idea?
Hello,A local credit union offers a loan program for first time home buyers with 10% down, no PMI, and a 2.25% 7/1 ARM. I plan to hold on to this house as a rental after living in it for a year or two. The low interes...
Colleen F.
Quick legal way to handle illegal lockout in Massachusetts.
My son's girlfriend who lives in Massachusetts was told on Friday by her landlord she had a week to get out. She is probably a 1-2 months behind on rent. She has NOT been evicted or given notice to quit officially bu...
Xavier A. Malave
BRRRefinaceR (quick question)
Good morning BP,Quick question, I just finished the rehabilitation of my investment property in Jacksonville, FL and just put a tenant at the house, now we’re getting ready to do the refinance. The house has a huge ga...
Joshua Ellis
House Hack or Long Term Rental
General question for the community as I think I am in somewhat of a unique situation. I live in Wilmington, NC where there has been an enormous increase in the price of homes in the last two years mostly due in part t...
Mia Rose Wong
Removal of Tenant’s Possessions
Hello, our tenant unfortunately passed away and we’re trying to understand the legalities of taking possession of our rental property. We were contacted by the tenant’s daughter who informed us that they would remove ...
Jake Rodriguez
I have over 200K in equity! How do I put that $$$ to work???
Hello everyone, my name is Jake. I am active duty Navy and live in San Diego, CA. I was fortunate enough to buy a home in SD California in February of 2020. I purchased a 3/2 SFH for 490k and the Zestimate is current...