Robert Slatkin
Hello...Is Seattle there? (Agent? Contractor? Mariner's Fan?)
Hi Guys,I have been trying to contact some "investor friendly" Realtors, as well as Contractors, and knowledgeable Investors in the Seattle area. I will be moving to the area in the foreseeable future, and want to de...
Trinh Huynh
Builder not follow thru with repair request. What to do?
I bought a duplex from a local builder in New Braunfels, TX. Right before the expiration of the 1 year warranty, I hired a professional inspector to inspect the units. The inspector gave a list of items to repair. ...
Ken Sanders
Self-Directed 401k Loan --Maximum Allowable Interest?
I'm looking to take out a loan from my self-directed 401k, but I'm curious as to what interest rate to charge myself. I actually want to charge myself as much interest as possible since I'm not planning on contributin...
Charles Lee
Accessory dwelling units
I bought a house that has an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit in Loma Linda CA. The unit us very well done and I'm wondering if it's possible to get It permitted or if it's even worth the trouble. I know ADUs are a...
Maher Bateh
capital gains tax?
If I buy and sell houses(flip) as a full time job, do I pay capital gains taxes? I read somewhere if it can be proven as a full time commitment and its the only source of income I make, the capital gains taxes are inc...
Scott Smith
Legally taking property for no money:creating title by mere possession
Adverse Possession Under Texas LawJust because a property has a defective chain of title doesn’t mean you should rule it out right away. Adverse possession can clear title by merely occupying it for enough time. As an...
Niles Crum
Confirming Landlord on Application
I have a gut feeling that a prospective tenant is supplying false information on the application. The landlord was "glowing" about her as a tenant. I tried a free phone lookup to confirm the number belongs to the na...
Amy Veldkamp
How to remove name from mortgage loan!
My ex and I divorced back in 2012 and I did a Quit Claim Deed leaving him the house. My name is still on the loan tho. He recently passed away and the new girlfriend is going to stay in the house and said she would ma...
Scott Taylor
Closing gone wrong...legal proceedings to follow?
I was about 5 days from closing on my first place (an up/down duplex + cottage)...when the lenders (a typical residential / investment lender) said he would not fund the transaction...because the appraisal came back s...
Philip Amundson
Looking For First Deal: House-hack and FHA Financing
Hello Bigger Pockets,I am a brand new investor looking for my first deal. My goal is to have this rental property by August 2019. I am looking for a single family home in the price range of $160,000-$185,000 in the Mi...