Alf Holst
Tenants doing improvements
Got a tenant that wants to update the kitchen (works for a company that does kitchen remodels). Claims he has surplus countertops and other materials to improve it. Says he doesn’t want anything for it, like lower ren...
Jake Oreskovich
Cleveland Rental Market
Hello BP,Can anyone give me some insight on the rental market in Cleveland. I have been seeing a lot of things come up in Cleveland area. Clearly the real estate market is still in the dumps there. However, is there a...
Account Closed
The Real Risk you Might be Missing
A common question I see on the forums relates to where we are in the real estate cycle and whether or not now is a good time to invest. You should absolutely keep looking to buy, but do it eyes wide open with a full u...
Bob Mueller Jr.
Allow Pets in your STR/Vacation Rental? Yes or No?
Did a search for this and couldn't find a lot of discussion about pets in STR, only LTR. I am trying to rent my "winter" home in St. Pete, FL for 6 months while I'm gone (in 30-day minimum increments thanks to my HOA...
Dominic M.
House Hacking Steps 101
Hi BP community,
This maybe a common discussion, yet I am unable find concrete data or someone who can share their knowledge on a second or multiple house hacks. Here we go:
Correct me if I am wrong but, FHA loans...
Alain Perez-Majul
Selling Seller Fi on Land Contract vs. Note/Mortgage
Hey guys! Was wondering what the main difference is between a land contract and note/mortgage sale (benefits, negatives). When it comes to the actual financing terms (ie. length of loan, interest percentage, etc), bot...
Bradley Scruggs
Developing on owned land
Hi to all! I am in the military stationed in Rhode Island. I am hoping to develop some land out here that I own because it seems that there is not enough housing for military and people in general that is affordable. ...
Matthew Allen
Rent out condo or sell at a small loss?
Hello,So I bought a condo here a year ago when I moved down, and now it looks like I'm most likely going to have to move soon. I think I could rent it out and even if I hire a management company still breakeven or mak...
Matt Tennie
Thoughts on paying down your principle early
I Have a rental property that cash flows about 1700$ a month, is it smart to pay down the principle sooner (30 year fixed) with the extra cash, or save for buying more houses? or is there a best of both worlds, where...
Nick Moran
5% down vs. 20% down?
I am shopping for a duplex in Salt Lake City, as a first time purchase and house hack. My game plan has been to put 5% down with an FHA loan. However, I am having trouble finding any properties where the numbers work,...