Felicia Nitu
Architect in San Francisco, junior in investment properties
Hi to everyone in BP community! I moved to SF recently and I want to make out this city my new home. I was fortunate to find out about BP through a friend, @Jeremy Jones. Since then I've been listening to most of the ...
Ursula B.
Bought A Property Sight Unseen...Bad Move?
I'm starting this thread to keep me accountable for finishing what I started.So I bought a condo sight unseen. Completely by accident. I was outbid on a unit in this building a few months ago, and I was so excited t...
Russ B.
How variable are appraisals?
Hi all,I'm in a situation that's probably pretty common (and where the person in my situation is likely wrong).. maybe someone has some input?I was looking into refinancing a SFH that I have, in order to purchase anot...
Stephen Gathman
condo deal with special assessments
Hello- I have an accepted offer in, with 15 days to review HOA books and records. Any input on this deal would be appreciated.
It is a villa in a condo development of 150 units in Longboat Key, FL. It is directly acc...
Alex M.
Popped my Out-of-state cherry!!! SFH reno rental
We just completed our first out of state rehab which just rented. Heres a extensive summary:Who: Wife was the "boots on the ground" while Hubby was working overseas and gave decision making and contractor support.What...
Scott J.
HOA Says I Need to Paint Entire House
I bought a rental property in an HOA community two years ago that has been a real cash cow. While I've read about many issues with HOAs, I've yet to have any issues... until now.
The HOA just sent me a letter...
Scott Breier
Vancouver BC, new 15% property transfer tax
So in light of the new news of the 15% property transfer tax for foreign investors, how does everyone think this will impact the real estate market in the lower mainland? As I understand, this includes all the Metro V...
David L.
How to estimate ADU permitting costs accurately
We have a property in Los Angeles county that is a 2/1 main house with a detached garage conversion that's also 2/1. The main house is 1200 sqft and the garage is 700 and originally a 6 car garage. The lot is about 83...
Jacob Scholes
Bay Area VA loan for a SFH with an ADU to rent out or AirBnB
I am stationed in Alameda, CA working for the US Coast Guard and currently commute to Santa Rosa. I would like to move closer to cut down on my commute(at times it can last almost 2 hours if I don't get away early eno...
Collin Smith
Empty Mobile Home park
My business partner and I have an opportunity to get into mobile home park investing with a (possibly) unique option. It is a 7.8 acre property with 41 spaces, paved roads, individual lot sewer, power, and water hook...