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I still have my VA loan and i want to use it in the next few months. Because i have to stay in the property while i have the va loan would it be more beneficial to just get a duplex or a triplex? I feel like a duplex ...
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Hi BP -- I have a property under contract in Woodland Park, CO which is a smaller mountain town outside of Colorado Springs. It's close to a few lakes, some nice hiking and offroading, and is more of a 'summer getaway...
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Hi, here's my question. If I buy a 4 unit multifamily property using a 1031 exchange for $2 mil then use my own cash to remodel it, then have it appraised for $2.5 mil. Can I then refinance the property and take some ...
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My AC has gone on and off for the past week.
We are checking on it daily and additional fixes are required.
It will probably take additional couple of days to fix it as it has been trial and error.
We are keeping t...
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My wife and I recently moved to Lynchburg, VA for work and will be living here for approximately a year and a half. Our work is expected to be completed by early 2026, after which we plan to move back to our hometown....
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I am really hoping that the professional real estate experts (or even just really smart people) in this forum can help me!!
I have been trying to purchase a short sale property in Colorado for almost 10 months now and...
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How did you find your CPA or tax professional?
If you haven't yet found a CPA or tax professional to help you save on your tax bill each year, would you want BP to help recommend a tax professional for you? We're ...
A HUD house I'm looking at has a 20-page lead paint inspection attached to it. Basically, the whole house is peeling, and the lead paint needs to be remediated inside and out.
I imagine a scraping/light power washing...
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As of now, my strategy consists of searching Lafayette, and its adjacent parish's, sheriff sales, sorting for properties by zip code, and heading to the clerk of courts office to check for liens and any useful mortgag...
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What else should I being doing aside for an inspection for due diligence? I only have 10 days to complete this and I’m purchasing from overseas on an investment property (SFH). Any advice?