Jeff S.
What's a garage worth?
Looking at renting my home/condo and considering keeping my double garage myself. Would have to install a washer and dryer in the unit but other than that it should work well. There is plenty of parking.
If r...
Logan Allec
Non-Taxable Income for FHA Loans: Do 401(k) contributions count?
It is my understanding that in calculating effective income for an FHA loan, non-taxable income (like child support for instance) may be grossed up at the greater of 15% or the borrower's tax rate for the previous yea...
James Ibis
FLASH POLL - Good 50/50 Partnership? I provide the deal, execution of rehab and partner provides all cash?
Please respond with your opinion if this is a favorable partnership?I pay for the marketing to find and lock up the deal. We use my partner's money to buy the property. We use his money to finish the rehab. I manag...
Steve NA
Has anyone in this Forum EVER had a Trouble
Hi Forum,I am New to the BP Family and I see that everyone on this site appears to be very friendly and willing to share information, unlike a lot of others I've been a part of. Being that I am new and I have read a l...
Ronald Bredemeier
(Active duty military) First real estate investment
Hello everyone, I am currently active duty military (USMC). I have 3 1/2years left on my active contract. I was really interested in real estate before I had joined. I’ve heard of other active duty members buying prop...
Damian P.
Owner Occupied Home in Renton
Hello Seattle BP,
I'm considering purchasing an owner occupied home in the Renton, WA area for a first time home purchase. With a lot of growth in general in the Bellevue area - Facebook adding large offices in Bell...
Sovat C.
Vacant 2nd floor Commercial retail/office Space - HELP!
Need help or some suggestions. I purchased a small retail space 3 years ago which had existing tenants, but now I have a vacancy! The vacant space needs some work and it's on the 2nd floor with stairs; no elevator! ...
Terry Matula
First time investor - Owner/Occupant and Landlord - thoughts?
I'm looking at a 4-plex in Austin that's under HomePath FirstLook, and I would OO for a year. It's listed at $156K, two 2/1.5 and two 1/1.5 units... one 1/1.5 is rented now at $550, the 2 br could go for $650 as is. ...
Jennifer Aubry
Lenders vs big banks
I am interested in purchasing my 2nd property. Preferably a multi fam unit. What are the pros and cons of pulling an application with a larger bank versus an independent lender?
Paul Sandhu
Potential renter thinks your STR is too expensive?
Got a call from an engineer from India, kind of hard to understand with his accent. He works for Honeywell doing instrumentation. So I know he makes at least $40/hour and $120/day per diem. Told him that a furnishe...