Kyle Spinale
FHA Loan
Does anybody have experience taking out an FHA loan? If so, could you please describe the process of getting it (i.e. requirements/screening process). Also, how has it treated you? By that I mean, would you prefer thi...
Christian Beyer
Renting to Illegal immigrants
I'm not sure if this has been touched on previously but it recently became an issue that I never planned on dealing with.My business purchased a duplex back in November, and one of the tenants picked up and moved out ...
Eric Carlstrom
First-Time STR Buyer --- Feedback / Guidance Requested
Hi all,I have a few long-term rentals and am exploring a STR for the first time, and am seeking guidance / advice on my expected expenses (and ideally what i'm missing that i should factor into my calculations). Part ...
Dustin Beam
Tenant wants to own, let her out of lease?
So I just acquired some property and one tenant's lease is expiring at the end of this month. Obviously now they will have until the end of next month since they haven't been given notice.She's willing to re sign a le...
Luke Ezzo
Debating Proper Strategy for a Beginner
Hi all, this is my first post on any forum! I’m a new investor based in Chicago, but willing to relocate to nearly any city in the Midwest. My long-term goal (10-15 years) is to own cash-flowing 20 door+ multifamily p...
Simone Koga
Self Managing STR at a distance
I'm in escrow on a property in Maui that we'll be using as a vacation rental. We were originally planning on going with a property manager at 20% just because of the ease. The more and more I think about it however,...
Account Closed
Do hard money lenders require a licensed contractor for rehab funding?
Hello BP community,
I have an amazing contractor (with a crew) who completely remodeled my home. He's professional, fast, reasonably priced and most importantly, trustworthy. However, he is unlicensed.
I want to u...
Kevin Moise
Please critique my gameplan when it comes to wanting to flip my first property.
I am 24 years old from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and two years out of college with 80k saved with no debt looking to flip a house for the first time. So far I have contacted a decent real estate lawyer and had them reco...
Thomas Balielan
Disabled rental applicant sues landlord for discrimination
Hi, fellow rental owners,
Recently got a disabled rental applicant who applied for my house on Zillow. I specifically mentioned on my listing no pets. They also wrote no pets on their application. They are a marine v...
Lee G.
Factoring in Property Management is Overrated
Is factoring in property management into your investment spreadsheet overrated?Cons of property management: I always care about my property more than property manager, lower ROI, and the probability you lose touch wit...