John Horner
Effect of rental properties on getting a primary home loan?
I currently have 1 rental property, and a primary residence in my wife's name. I am close to purchasing a 2nd rental property, and hopefully another by the end of next year. My wife and I both have reliable full-tim...
Sandy Uhlmann
Is dealer status avoided if real estate activity is done using a self directed IRA?
I recently set up a self directed IRA through Midatlantic. I was wondering if I use my self directed IRA money to wholesale properties, does that avoid the dreaded dealer status? One of the Midatlantic reps suggeste...
J. Martin
Hello! $0 to $1MM in RE & $140K gross rents after finding BP :) Old member; first intro from SF Bay Area
Hi BP!As I was chatting with @Brandon Turner in SF last weekend, I realized I had never posted an introduction on Bigger Pockets! I'd also like others to share their goals, and what they're thankful for, and any tips...
Tiankhy Hinton
Mock Deal on pre-foreclosed property
First, I would like to introduce myself to the BP community. My name is Tiankhy Hinton, married with a child, who is currently 7yrs of age. I'm new to the world of REI and I've been spending quite a bit of time read...
Brandon Turner
Now THIS is a great landlord!
Definitely take a moment today and watch this 2 minute video about a landlord in Houston who is really making a difference. I love this stuff! http://www.businessinsider.com/steve-moore-million...Thoughts?
Jered Sturm
How to reassess your property tax ( Cincinnati Hamilton county Board of revisions)
I need some experienced investors help with Hamilton county's BOR.
I have gone through the BOR process before however those were simple arms length transactions. Since the mls has dried up I have been buying off mar...
Charles Mitchell
Looking to network/find realtors/contractors/PM in Memphis!
Hi All!I'm an OOS investor with a few properties in the midwest. I'm currently evaluating the Memphis market and would love to start hearing from some people who are in town. I'm looking to identify different areas th...
Barry Enix
Purchased house advertised as having a new roof and began leaking
We purchased our home almost three years ago. The house was a fixer upper and listed for sale as having a new roof. A few days ago we notice a small amount of water intruding through the ceiling of our dining room. ...
Paul Meyer
Do you cut costs by just hanging 1/4" drywall over old (no demo)?
First, what I'm exactly saying is only cutting out lines across walls for all new rough-in electrical/plumbing/hvac/any mold damage AND THEN just hanging new 1/4" right on top to create a fresh new looking house. From...
Ryan Barrett
Using a HELOC to buy 1st Investment Property
I'm looking to buy my first rental investment property, and have thinking about using a home equity loan or a HELOC. I have approx $52k in equity on my personal residence, but my question is; how high is the market va...