Greg P.
Is my Handyman/Contractor ripping me off? or is it Fair?
Hello all. I've hired a contractor/handyman who has his own crew working. He does not have a license and insurance, but I've worked with him on smaller projects and he is a nice guy. Here's the scope of work he is ...
Adam Oldham
How Are You Finding/Creating Additional Value on Your Deals Today
In most markets with buyers and sellers not in equilibrium on price, what unique strategies and methods are you using to find and create extra value on your deals? A few that came to mind for me that I have heard ove...
Wen Guo
Frozen bank account and only half the rent for now?
Hi dear BP members, I would need your help and would love to hear your opinions on this!I have just purchased a rental, the tenant came with it. He seems to be nice, works in hospital as technician, he does has house ...
Jacob Nawrocki
15yr vs 30yr more cash now or later, your help please
First post here and I appreciate your help in advance.I have 7 four family buildings and one single family rental and I am in the process of refi with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In the next week or so I need to deci...
Lane Pressley
Financing short term rental under an LLC.
Hi everyone, first post since joining bigger pockets. My question is about bi weekly mortgages. We are in the process of getting pre-approved for our first STR and the lender is offering a 30 year fixed rate mortgage,...
Jake Cohen
Renting Out Half of my House
Hello Bigger Pockets Members,
I just purchased my first SFH (single family home) 3Bed, 2 full bath, 2 living rooms in Columbus, Ohio. The home is a Cape Cod, with the second floor consisting in entirety of a master b...
Miguel Matos
Buying a duplex with my sister for a first house a good idea?
So I have been living abroad and will move back to Florida in about a year from now. I plan on living with the parents for a year to save up extra. By then I should have about 30k saved. I don't want to live with my p...
Scott Hibbert
Buying other side of duplex as primary
I bought my half of the duplex in Arvada a year ago. Recently my neighbor mentioned he might move and asked me if I'm interested in buying his side. Both are pretty much identical. I bought my half with 5% down pri...
Cyrus Sidhwa
Property Taxes on a Flip?
Let's say an investor buys a property with a HML, fixes it up, and flips it 3 months after the purchase. Does the investor pay a portion of the property taxes? Would you have to pay those taxes when you close on ...
N/A N/A
need a push
I am at a delima. I have one rent property paid off and bringing in 1,050 in rent. I have a second house that cost em about 500.00 a month giving me 500.00 in income. I have my present home that I am putting $5,000....