I have a couple options on financing my next rental property ( duplex). One of them is a 5-year, 7% interest balloon mortgage. My experience with these is ZERO, however, I understand the concept. With the environment ...

I am just coming from a friend's company where a sales rep and office lady discussed if certain items should be sales tax exempt because they are being used in the manufacturing.

This gave me the idea that the sheet ...

I am seeking investor friendly real estate agents that understand the investors side of the business. I am looking for discounted properties in the Southside of Chicago. I typically look for product in the "C" neighbo...

I'm considering Utility Oak Grade Flooring for a rehab. Does anyone have experience with this this stuff?  Were you happy with the result? How much did you have to waste? Is there significant savings? Did you have to ...

I need to replace about 2,000 sq ft of flooring with a grey hardwood look. I need your help choosing material and supplier. Hardwood and engineered hardwood are attractive for resale value and longevity. Engineered Vi...

I was just watching DIY Network quick tip for painting your cabinets; use some light sandpaper or liquid sand then roll or spray paint.

Spray paint? Is that for real? Would the result come with similar results as pai...

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I have a 4-plex with a metal roof. It was built in 1982 and the roof is original. It is currently functioning fine. A roofer I brought in during the inspection period said I had maybe 5 years left. He s...

I’ve been reading as much as I can on BP and one thing that is highly recommended is the use of an FHA loan to purchase a multi unit property to house hack. When I bought my first home I opted to use the VA loan since...

New here at Bigger Pockets. Lifelong interest in land use and development. Georgia is my 14th residential state in my 58 years. What impact is the change, globally, in supply chain services, on commercial + industrial...

I have a VA loan on a 2 unit that we don't live in (we used to live in it 22 years ago).  Are there any refi options that would utilize the VA loan? (everyone I have talking 70ltv on a 30 year fixed conventional produ...