First of all, thanks to anyone who responds. This may sound weird but it's not a joke.I've lived most of my 56 years in the Amazon jungle (Brazil) helping my parents in missionary work. So I don't have or know about...
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Hi all,I am thinking about starting a Hard Money Lending company and was just wondering if writing a 30-year hard money loan is even an option? Does anyone know if there is a maximum duration on these types of loans, ...
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Back in January of 2024 I purchased my first home. Upon inspection it was made clear there was a sizeable gas leak. I decided I liked the property enough but obviously wanted to get the leak fixed. I told the buyer as...
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Hi BP Community-
I'm dealing with my first maintenance call on my first rental and I have two questions:
1). When sending a service person out to your rental (plumber, electrician, etc), I know I have an ethical (a...
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Come to the Bigger Pockets chat tonight at 6 PM Pacific Time to discuss rehab questions. This is a weekly scheduled chat (see the chat schedule on the chat page) and Monday's chat discussion is rehabbing.
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I have my first deal under contract. will close in the next week or two as soon as the title company is done with their work. I have a pre existing commercial line of credit set up that makes me the equivalent of a ca...
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I am in the remodeling my rental property. My contractor is willing to install either a shower door or a curtain. I know the curtain rod will be a lot easier for him to install. For long term rental, which would be mo...
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Hello all, just seeing what criteria you use to hire a real estate lawyer for your team?
I'm from Orange County CA and I want to find best ones in the area to start talking to (I've browsed superlawyers), but besid...
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I was recently contacted by one of the people that work for renatus..sounds awesome! Make extra money! Be financially free! Great!!! But is it a scan of some sort!? I would love to get started on real estate! I'm youn...
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One of my tenants called today and said there was a copperhead snake near the storage building in the backyard. My lease clearly states that pest removal is the tenant's responsibility. I always try and do the right...