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Hello all! I've been browsing the forums for a few weeks and learning lots, but I haven't found posts addressing this issue. I'd appreciate any/all input you folks can provide.We are about to close on a single family ...
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Hello. Hoping to get some opinions on this. I think these people are ok, but just want to get feedback from some of you more experienced folks. I’ve a very logical person and hard to impress. Screening people has been...
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Hello,I'm looking for some advice on the best way to buy a family members home, and both of us paying as little tax as possible. The property is in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. I originally thought I would refinance a...
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Being that I am young and wanting to get into investing in rental properties, what are some hurdles that you think I may encounter that I can be better prepared for? For example; lenders not taking me seriously, agent...
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My mom is handling her mother's estate which includes a lot with an old trailer in Cle Elum, Washington. She has an offer on the property but the buyer wants the estate to carry the contract. We are going to give...
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First post, I hope I'm following the rules and I appreciate your help. I bought a duplex in September. One of the sides was vacant and in need of renovation and I had a builder do this in October and November. While s...
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I have three applicants (wanting to live together) for my single family home that are very inexperienced. They moved away from their parents last year to move to another state and are moving back to this area (home)....
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In the past week I've looked at 10 MLS properties.
5 of those had illegal additions.
I'm not talking about an extra little balcony either. What was originally a single family house has had double the square footage ad...
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How does this even work? Do i have to honor the old lease until it is up for renewal? Can I immediately change rules/rents? What is the process for taking over the old lease? Changing billing on utilities, etc?Mos...
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I understand that not everyone is going to like this post but I feel this is our duty to warn others of potential investment risks that could be prevented. This time, I want to expose the danger or buyings tax liens o...