Jermaine Hill
New to The Forum
Hello Bigger Pockets Family,My Name is Jermaine from Buffalo NY. I Look forward to reading Your post an Networking , This site is a diamond in the rough. I'm here to ask an soak up all the information. My goal...
Jay Helms
Purchasing property that's pending a tax deed auction
Hypothetically speaking, if I purchase a property for cash and that same property is slated for a tax deed auction in a couple of months, how do I go about having the tax deed auction cancelled? Is it as simple as pay...
Tamera Shearon
Software for a Mac
I have currently switched over from a Window's 7 computer to a Mac. I am in need of a software that I can use to manage my bank accounts, all my rental properties and transactions. I liked the Bookkeeper by Mysoftwa...
Meg Schlesman
Solo 401k/SDIRA question
Good morning, We have an old pension that is offering a lump sum payment option (approx 50k). Is it possible to roll into a solo 401k and use that money to fund down payment for 2 investment properties? I assume we...
April Conaway
Just starting out - question about taxes and depreciation
My dad and I are partnering up to buy some rentals. He already owns 2 small SFRs and a 4-unit apartment. We found a bundle of 6 SFR and are currently under contract. We are both contributing 50% of the down payment. W...
Al Ball
Should I add a second story apartment?
I have a small house with upstairs potential in a "good" neighborhood. Really, my interest in having an upstairs apartment would be to rent to family, but I don't want to make a terrible investment decision. What are ...
Kristie Eddy
Background checks necessary for student housing?
Hello BP! I am a newer investor and have added a multiplex recently to our portfolio that will be rented to college students. I want to ask whether or not other landlords or property managers are running credit and b...
Art Maydan
Requiring Renters Insurance?
Do you require your tenants to have renters insurance? If so, why? If not, why not? What kind of market would you recommend it in? And what kind of policy do you require if you do?
Brandon Glick
Cash out Refinance- two questions
Hi all,I am currently undergoing a cash out refinance (w/ a FHA loan provider) with my business partner on a duplex that we own. Both units are 3 bed / 2 baths. The appraiser came in short of what we were expecting. I...
Samantha Baker
HML refinanced into 30 year?
What should I consider when using a hard money loan (HML) to purchase a property below market value, using the HML to finance 100% of the rehab, and finally refinancing into a 30 year mortgage afterwards. I want to ma...