G. Doby
Out of State Real Estate
I purchased a triplex July 2018, with the intentions of flipping it and making a killing. I purchased it right, numbers looked good and pretty much a slam dunk to make at least 100k. I had a partner that was going to ...
Jon Vert
What conversions are "easy" to get approved for a garage?
I'm buying a house in Los Angeles which has a garage that was converted to a guesthouse (i.e. it has nice finished floors, no garage door, a bathroom with toilet/sink/shower and kitchenette with sink/electric stovetop...
Brad Peck
Tenant Injury Due to Fire
Recently, a socket caught fire in my rental property and the tenant was injured while putting out the fire. What can I expect from a contractual, insurance, or "unofficial" legal standpoint regarding the tenant's inju...
Angela Xu
Bill AB1506, DO you know about it in CA?
California Apartment Association “ CAA” calls for action : a Bill to repeal the "Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act" (Costa-hawkins Rental Housing Act) has been scheduled for the first hearing in the state legislature, ...
Kevin Phu
CPA worth it for 3 months of REI
Closed and moved into my first property at the end of September. Started renting out rooms shortly after. Would it be worth hiring a CPA to do my RE taxes for the 3 months? I understand, for the most part, how to fill...
Susan O.
State Assembly CA is Voting on Rent Control EXPANSION this week!!
California Legislative AlertNow Rent control is being expanded and could affect Condominiums, Single Family Houses, newere buildings in each city!On January 11, 2018, the California Legislature will vote in Committee ...
Rick M.
Tenant Screening, I have a few questions
I happen to have lucked out and get good tenants for my first building. I’m now in the process of locking in another Multi-family property. This building isn’t fully rented. I have a couple of questions.I plan on usin...
Mohammed A.
HOA and Led inspection questions of Townhouse built before 1978.
I am planning to buy townhouse as investment property which was built before 1978. As I understand I have do a led inspection and pass the inspection before I rent it out. My agent told me that I should paint the hous...
Mark Statner
Is my goal realistic?
Hi,I am trying to set myself a goal on how to get started in real estate. I am currently working a full time job and all I think about is real estate. I want something bigger for me and my family and since I was intro...
Mehul Patel
New Investor in South Bend, Indiana
Hello everyone,I am new to the BP forum (decided to join after watching BiggerPockets videos on YouTube) and a complete noobie when it comes to real estate investing. Originally from Chicago but moved to South Bend, I...