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Hello BP community,Do banks allow for properties to be leased as vacation rentals? If there is already a mortgage agreement in place, what would prohibit owners from entering the short term rental arena vs doing long-...
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I hope everyone's having a fantastic day. I'm reaching out to this awesome community with a quick question: Does anyone know when the next real estate investor meet-up is scheduled in Houston?
I'm eager to connect wi...
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Hi there! I have a quick question with which I'm hoping the BP community can please assist: We're interested in finding a realtor in VT who has deep knowledge of STRs and who perhaps even does some Real Estate investi...
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I'm having issues deciphering what this means and hoping the BP community could help me with this, or whether I should just consult a lawyer.Situation: Under contract to purchase a 4plex in Alabama. 2 units are curren...
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I own a duplex in St. Paul, MN that I currently rent out. Recently I received a notice for a Rental Rehab loan for landlords who provide affordable housing. Because I currently rent to section 8 tenants I thought this...
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Hey all,
Like most of us here, I'm just getting started with real estate. I've been reading books, going to meetups, and connecting with anyone I can that can give me more insight.
I'm interested in learning more a...
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Hi BPs,Looking to start our first property investment - budget is $300K - finally saved enough for a 20% deposit. We own property in Sydney, Aus but have never owned property in USA where we live today (NYC). Looking ...
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I am a self employed optometrist with my own practice which started 6 months ago. I am trying to purchase my first home and I have run into difficulty getting a loan. Everyone I have spoken too has told me that I need...
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Hello BP Community! I'm Ross, a rookie in the real estate world. I have been soaking up as much knowledge as possible via books, podcasts, BP forums, etc. I am located in South Philadelphia and would love to meet o...
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Greetings All,DB from Chicago here! Summer is finally here, which means us Educators get a 1.5 month break! In the spirit of taking action, one of my goals this summer is to get my real estate license. Chicago and som...