Bill Russ
HOA Rental Restrictions, what are your experiences? Do you like it in your community?
Hi -- we have a four-level 120 unit condo complex in L.A. California. We have a proposal on the ballot to limit leasing to 25% of the building (but with a hardship exemption), with the expressed purpose of preventing...
Mark Caiazza
New member in Great Falls, MT
Hello BP community,My name is Mark Caiazza, I'm originally from Rochester, NY and joined the US Air Force in 2001. I purchased single family homes at my last two duty stations (Las Vegas, NV and Fairfield, CA). I am n...
JD Mims
My first property -buying out of state
Hi all! My name is James and I am super excited to be here! I have been listening to the podcast, webinars and saving for this first purchase for about a year now.
I am hoping to get some feedback on my first purcha...
Julie Williams
airbnb in area with crime
I may be buying investment property in an art town that is very hip and hot, with prices going up fast. It is still inexpensive to buy but won't be for long. There are problems there with drugs and crime, mostly prope...
Patrick Flanagan
What is considered over leveraged?
My plan is to buy 4 4 plexes over the next 4 years. Im living in my first one currently. In my area they sell for 700-900k. So after 4 years I’ll be 3-4mil in debt to the bank.I’m a avid listener to Dave Ramsey, I bel...
Jonathan C.
HOA was not disclosed to me
I am purchasing my a turnkey property in St. Louis, Mo. I am about 2 weeks from closing and just got a trustee letter from a HOA stating that I will have to start paying monthly payments soon. My problem is that I w...
Kar Sun
Tenant does not report issues timely
I have a good tenant with a demanding schedule.
He pays on time and keeps place relatively clean.
I respond to all requests immediately and always work with him.
However, he does not follow certain parts in our con...
James Ciccarello
What Are Your House Hacking Success / Challenges?
Hello All,
I have just begun my search for a MF property to house hack in upstate New York (Capital Region - Albany Metro). My goal is twofold, to gain experience as a RE investor / property mangement, and reduce li...
Taylor Grabus
Should my fiancé and I both get separate FHA loans to acquire 2 properties or go with a private lender?
Good morning,I am a rookie REI located in Essex County in Massachusetts. I am currently researching and creating a long term plan for my real estate investment. I was wondering what people thoughts were about my spous...
Nick Noon
Homepath Property
Hello fellow BP'ers,I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with buying with homepath. I looked at a property yesterday that I am going to make an offer on today. This is my first time ever making an offer ...