Kimberly Vallance
seeking advice - sell/refi/heloc
Hello REI'sI've got an opportunity, but my emotions are tugged. So I'm asking for some insight from those less attached.I'm finally no longer underwater in the very first house I purchased. I bought it before I knew a...
Rick Fonseca
Starting out with only 15k
Alright, here is the deal. I am a newbie when it comes to this business. I do however own a business since 2004. My question to all experienced investors is "If you had at your disposal 15k when starting out how would...
Chris Frydenlund
Should I create a company from which I purchase a duplex as a first time home buyer
Hey BP members!
I'm from Denmark, Europe moving to Austin, TX, with my wife from Houston, TX. I have a great passion for REI, but here in Denmark the options are far more limited for a young man like me. Sinc...
Sagar Mata
Oakland - Sell or hold?
Wanting to get out of my own head and get some other perspectives on my strategy.I currently own a home in the Temescal district in Oakland that has appreciated significantly over the last few years. I want to start i...
Rob Young
Should I Sue Former Tenant or Try To Work a Deal?
Okay, the scenario is a little complicated. I'll do my best to make it concise. I wholesaled a rental property a little over a year ago. The seller offered the property for what he owed on it, with the buyer making hi...
Cristina Corredor
Which do you think is a "MUST READ" when learning about REI?
Recently I´ve read two books that I think are a "must", The E-Myth (Michael borger) and The MIillionaire Real Estate Agent (Gary Keller). Specially for us the new ones, I think they can both help you to start your bus...
Dan Graney
Trapped Dishwasher
Recently bought a duplex and bought all new stainless appliances for the half I am going to rent out. Went to pull out the old dishwasher and realized that they installed the tile floor after the dishwasher was in pla...
Griffen Herne
My First Post and First Question - Buying My First Home/Investment Property
Hello and welcome to my first post!I'd like to first extend my gratitude to all those involved with BiggerPockets. The friendly, reinforcing community you have grown is a watering hole of knowledge and a web of networ...
Adam Blachnio
Conversion of Retail Units into Residential in MF building
Do we really need to spent months and money on changing zoning, get permits, paying to architect for plans, before we actually ask contractor for cost estimation of that work?Do you guys ever processed that upgrade of...
Jimmy S.
Garage is on neighboors property and deed as vacant land in their name
Well..... This is a first and the real estate agent, title company and county assessment all seems confused and all have different opinions and really dont know what to do.I have a banked owned home under contract. Th...