Dan F.
Cash Reserves needed with a robust HELOC?
Hey BP,I'm new to REI and just joined in early Dec. It's amazing the wealth of knowledge contained within these forums! Here's my situation:I just closed on my first investment property in San Diego two weeks ago and ...
Travis Hewlett
Soundproofing a Basement Suite
Hello BP,I have a 1969 Bungalow with a basement suite downstairs. We are currently living upstairs and have tenants in the suite. The upstairs has original hardwood that I re-finished and oiled. The floor has been pre...
Raina B.
Am I being impatient?
Hello BP family! I am currently in the process of closing on my first primary residence which is a FHA 203k loan. I was in contract in early September, and hopefully will close by the end of this month and then still ...
Ted Klein
Tax Implications of a Tenant Requested Improvement
Awhile back I posted about a tenant I have that has requested to make a tenant requested improvememt to my property. Long story but to make it short, tenant has agreed to pay approximately $8400 to improve the shower ...
Dan Earl
Tenant moving out. Need list of items to give their deposit back
Could anyone please share or point to where I can get a template or list of items that need to be done by the tenant before they move out in order to get their deposit back? I greatly appreciate it since I have never ...
Joe Xie
Should I pay all cash or take an expensive loan?
I am buying a rental property as Tenancy in Common (TIC) at Bay Area and getting a 250K Fractional TIC loan. The close cost of the loan is close to $6500 including everything which is look high to me and the rate is 4...
Tim Porsche
Effect of Trump's Economic Policies on Interest Rates
Hi All,Just curious to get your opinion on what effect (if any) Trump's economic policies he has outlined would have on interest rates? Also what effect do you see them having on housing prices in general, as well as ...
Heather Horton
Experience in buying real estate in a self-directed IRA?
Does anyone have experience buying real estate in a self-directed IRA? I made an offer today to buy a piece of property in my IRA, but still have some questions. Specifically, I am a real estate agent, so am represe...
Makenzie Boyd
What direct mail lists are working in your market?
Hey guys! We've recently been sending white letters to inheritance leads. However they are not giving us the results we need. We have sent to absentee owner and vacant in the past which was also very wishy washy. I'...
Jeffrey Stasz
HVAC question for the pros
Hey all. I am getting ready to do a new construction project in downtown Charleston SC. My architect suggested taking a look at concealed mini-splits rather than a traditional HVAC system. The systems are a bit more e...