Matt Thielke
First Time House Hacking-Financing Question
Hi,I own a condo that I’d like to rent out. I’d like to buy a 2nd property and use that as my primary residence and then rent out my condo. When I apply with a bank to get qualified for the 2nd property I know I’ll ne...
Jonathan Wheeler
Fire damage flip - Things to know
I just recently came across a property that has extensive fire damage. Have not done a walkthrough yet. Did a drive by and the exterior is intact as is the roof. So it seems the fire was contained mainly to the first ...
Art Giacosa
How important is privacy when designing holding structure?
Hi everyone,
First time poster, long time reader. My family is slowly building a residential rental portfolio and live in Florida. I'm in the process of re-designing our long-term real estate holding structure and wo...
Greg K.
Elderly mother served FC Auction notice,advice deeply appreciated
My mother bought a 2 family house for 514K back in 2006. The mortgage was very complex and handled by the now defunct WMC(of GE), infamous for using scissors and xerox machines to fake documents, and anything else im...
Zach Schwarzmiller
Strongest Long-Term Tenant Proof Flooring - WA State
I ran a search around the forms and didn't seem to be able to find a forum on the strong long-term tenant proof flooring. I am looking to update some units built in the 90's in Washington State and sick of carpet. In ...
Deisy P.
An applicant asks if I discriminate against "ex ex felons"
An applicant contacted me on marketplace and asked me "So use discrimate against ex ex felons". They asked to come see the place and I said, as long as you meet the requirements we can move forward. They then proceede...
Andria Kobylinski
Note investing in a Self Directed IRA
Hey all, newbie to Note Investing here. I am currently working on opening a self directed IRA and would like to use it to buy a few notes to start. Can I buy non-performing notes in my IRA or only performing? Aren’t t...
Alicia Tingey Geddes
Advice on where to invest for new investors
Hi BP friends,
My husband and I are saving up for our first property through travel work. We are willing to move anywhere in the country that has a good real estate market, and would like to live in places for a fe...
Jason Yuan
Section 8 ask me to pay back 5 year rent for $44,000
5 years ago, i advertised my house for rent for $780. a lady said she has a section vouch for $760, but she can pay the difference of $20 from her pocket. so we signed the lease for $780, but she changed the amount to...
Richard Vang
Tenant complain about mold
Tenant complain that there might be mold. So, he ordered mold inspection directly without my approval. Now, he wants me to reimburse the inspection cost saying that there is mold.
To me, mold can easily be ...