Im just curious. For everyone out in CA or even the NE (Boston, NY), how does a person 1. Get financing for a home. And 2. How are the lenders calculating what someone can afford?

I know the price of a home is depend...

I have older multi-family units that need consistent repairs / reserves for future repairs.  I'm looking to build small multi-family (duplexes) in the general Charlotte NC area. Land basis $25K or less. Constructio...

Hello BPers,I have a SFH under contract. Everything looks fine (no structure, foundation, mold issues, just need cosmetic rehab). However,  I found out that the basement is only 50% permitted per county record but the...

Why does the middle man have to have accurate repair estimates? I'm just curious as to why the person assigning the property to an end buyer have to have accurate repair estimates. I look at it like this. Repair costs...

I purchased my home new in 2009 and have plans on turning into a rental at some point. I still enjoy living in it but I’m tired of some of the features and colors throughout the home. I already repainted pretty much t...

I'm not sure if my question makes sense, but let me explain. I have experience doing almost every aspect of remodeling. I completely rennovated my last rental. Electrical, plumbig, siding, shingles, hardwood floors, c...

Found a property on craigslist, private owner, the guy wants 149k ARV is 230k, It needs abt 30k in repairs. I emailed him to see if he was interested in selling and hes yes. What do I do next?

I have a tenant who moved in to one of my patio homes in July.  This morning she notified me that 2nd floor toilet for the 2nd bathroom overflowed yesterday and leaked to the ceiling on the first floor around a light ...

Hey Guys,

I'm looking into buying a multiunit property in yucca valley or desert hot springs. I live in Palm Springs, so I'm familiar with the area and its only a 30-40 min drive for me to manage the properties.

I w...

I have been divorced for a couple years.  When she said she wanted a divorce, I bought a house (all mine, all happened within the confines of legality for my situation). I purchased a foreclosure from Fannie Mae for $...