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Two unauthorized 100lb labs and a high dollar corporate rental
Greetings, I need some advice on a dilemma. My situation is that I have a 1950s 2200sf 4 bedroom house in a prime location in Charleston, SC. Nothing compares in this neighborhood of small houses and it's a great h...
Brandon Stewart
Can I use a tenant-buyers option money as their down-payment?
From what i understand in a lease option sandwich, most investors collect an option consideration from their TBer, and subtract that amount from the price of the home. But when it comes to helping my TBer get approved...
Elizabeth Guarnieri
Seller said property was turnkey--inspection said otherwise
Hi--I'm very new to this site and to investing. I found a property that sounded like a good deal but I went under contract at a price that I thought it was worth if there was nothing majorly wrong with the property. ...
David Sun
What's the going rate/rebate for buyer agent in Seattle now?
I've purchased a few investment properties in Washington State and now I would like to invest more in the Great Seattle Area. Obviously the traditional 3% commission of the buyer agent takes up a big percentage of pr...
Ben E.
Asking Seller to Pay for Repairs
My main question relates to asking seller to complete or pay for repairs.I have a house under contract for $120k. It's a great location, most of the house is pretty nice (for the neighbor hood and price range). Howe...
Karen Young
would like proof that roof was repaired prior to my purchase
Prior to purchase, an inspection revealed several things that could potentially lead to a roof leak (missing flashing, DishTV antenna screws not sealed). The seller asked the HOA to fix these items. Now I own the prop...
Samantha Klein
Cash out refi and applying for a new property
Can you apply for two mortgages at the same name? I am wanting to cash out refi my F&C duplex and also at the same time, apply for a new property, how doable is it? I have the down payment even without the funds f...
Sam Levin
Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation on Taxes
I recently attended a class on advanced tax strategies for real estate investors. As we all know the standard "straight line" depreciation allowance from the IRS is a 27 year depreciation schedule on residential inves...
Rob Gribben
Property Management and accountability for tenant damage
I've got a rental in Kansas City, MO. Tenants just moved out, and there was about $8,500 worth of damage to the property (floors, paint, exterminator, new stove needed). Not only that, tenants left and were not payi...
Account Closed
Condo Questionnaire + Financing
Hi BP!My apologies for the newbie questions, I'm just starting out. I've found a condo property that I am passionate about and the numbers work out, however, the seller is not interested in speaking with me unless I h...