Adrien C.
How can I help this seller- if even possible?
A very motivated seller reached out to me. He has a rental property which was primary residence but has rented out since was upside down. Current comps put him in the 95-100% LTV (bummer since owned house 10yrs). I ha...
Gilbert Flores
Should I?
I am considering buying rental properties, however I would like to keep going to school. Within the next year I should be able to transfer out to a university where I'll hopefully get into a Nursing program. Will buyi...
Kainoa Jones
New member in Renton, Washington
Hey BP Community,Kainoa Jones here and I'm exciting to be interacting with all of you real estate professionals. My brother joined BP recently in California and mentioned how positive his experience has been so far so...
Jonathan Plant
To file yourself or use a CPA...that is the Question?!!
What do you think?The numbers are looking good through TurboTax. The decision who to file through has been difficult. Should I use my CPA or continue using TurboTax like I have for the last 10 years.TurboTax seems ...
Kyle Carmoddie
failed inspection report
I need advice on what to do about reporting a home that is for sale in Sammamish that had an inspection report that concluded there was property damage due to improper construction. This occurred when the home was or...
Steve Edwards
I cant buy in my area so Im not sure where to get started. Help!
My area is too expensive to get started in. City and suburbs both. The rural areas don't have much rental or sales action going on. This is my biggest hurdle. I just don't know where to look and thats why I havent got...
Calvin Mclean
multi family intrest rates
I have a question about commercial lending rates.I spoke with lender that i have used on single family rentals and the rates quoted would only be for 5-7 years on a fixed at around 5.5%.Is this typical of commercial l...
Albert D.
Ask BP: How to reach out to group overnight renters directly
How do you reach out to large groups such as church group, youth sports teams, family reunion groups, near a certain city? Is there some mailing list you can buy for direct mailing? Where do you find credible provid...
Denise Evans
Tenant Background Checks and Fair Housing Violations
HUD recently announced that relying on arrests (without convictions) for tenant screening violates the Fair Housing laws. Also, relying on convictions as an automatic disqualifier violates the Fair Housing laws. Scree...
Seth B.
Can you get rid of cat smell?
Now that I am in the process of looking for a tenant with my duplex I'm starting to get asked a lot if pets are allowed. Someone just inquired and has 2 dogs and 2 cats.. I'm not so sure if I should even consider it b...