David Coric
Smells like weed but they claim not to smoke.
I own a duplex. The topping has been vacant since October 1. It took us a little bit of time to clean up and have it ready for a renter. The lower unit has been an occupied for almost 12 months. Whenever we go over to...
Dan Kim
How to finance the down payment
Hello BP community,Before I place an offer on a single family for use as a rental, I’d have to place a contingency on my offer based on finance approval. For 385K and the home needing some repair, are there creative o...
Brian Joseph
What W2 RE related Jobs should I pursue
Hi guys, My goal is to work full time as an investor. I am a former operations manager in the manufacturing world. Was laid off a few months back. I think it would be valuable to work in the real estate field before g...
Matt Quinney
Buying off-market with no agent
I have an opportunity to buy my first flip with my brothers and the property is off market. In an effort to keep costs low for the seller in order to incentivize a better purchase price we're hoping to go with no agen...
James Purcell
Application Screening Requirements and Methods
Hello, I'm relatively new to BiggerPockets, and have read the book on property management by Brandon Turner. To add on to this discussion - when I was listening to the screening section of the aforementioned book this...
Shawn Luke
How do I buy homes with a friend?
Hi everyone,My friend and I would like to start purchasing single family homes as rental properties. I'm struggling to understand how to start this process. I read about LLC's, and how its difficult for it to obtain l...
Bradley Buxton
Pros and Cons of Investing in 55+ Communities
I've talked to a few people about the pros and cons of 55+ communities with SFH. The tenants generally are easier on the properties but also can have higher HOA's. Do you have to be 55+ to buy or only reside? What ...
Casey Goldman
Help Choosing Insurance
In the process of closing my first investment property (rehab-ed 4-plex in Phoenix, AZ) and had a question about selecting insurance provider.I am trying to decide between Farmer's ($1,779 premium, $2.5k deductible) ...
Juan Nieto
Self-directed IRA Mortgage
I have been looking at mortgages for an investment property. I have not exhausted my options, but so far the market for these mortgages doesn't seem great. I have excellent credit, 800+ FICO. Best option I have hea...
Robert Haworth
Seller Underwater - How to Rescue?
How do I buy the following house the right way?
End-unit twin in Phoenixville, PA 19460 was on-market in Spring 2013 for $139.5K in challenged condition. Sat for 260+ days, moving on and off. Believe seller g...