Mari Waters
What Would You Consider Some Good Rules for a New HOA?
Good evening all. We are a pretty new HOA and we are having a meeting of the membership to determine some sort of criteria for the CC&R's. There are no specifics about what members can and cannot do, so we're gett...
Brent Zande
Why is there so much Happy Talk???
In 2010 I had the rose colored glasses knocked off my face hard and I am trying to understand why and how there is such Happy Talk right now about the economy. I am trying to figure out if it is my pessimism based in...
Christopher V.
First time being a landlord, rate my process
Good morning all,I believe I’m finally ready to list my first property today which is a townhouse located in Hoffman Estates, IL (Cook County). I’ll be using Cozy to help me out. I’ve been doing some research using th...
Josh Dane
Is investing in condos always a bad idea?
Is investing in condos always a bad idea? For example, I have heard of people having lots of problems in condos with 100+ units, and very high HOA fees. But what about a condo in a 12 unit building? Is this still, ge...
Tucker Cummings
Refinance vs. Holding & HELOC
I've just purchased my first property in cash, with the goal of doing a BRRRR strategy. However, I haven't borrowed any money for the property, so I'm not obligated to pay anyone back (other than myself), and I'm wond...
Lynn Hill-Torres
Heading toward Disaster with this Flip, HELP!
Help BiggerPockets! I am in desperate need of some help and advice to steer me in the right direction. I jumped out there and bought a house that was supposed to be a rental property but when we looked at the area...
Garhett Langer
The emotional side of foreclosures.
Hey guys,I’ll share more about my first deal and how I found myself here in another post, but I wanted to make a specific post about something that’s been on my mind.I work with a partner (he has the money, I have the...
Bob Romano
Tenant always late, what to do?
My tenant has been in since Nov 2018. Out of the 4 months, he has been 15 days late for 3 months. My lease states rent is due on the 1st. It is late as of the 5th and there is a $50 late fee as of the 5th. He consiste...
James David Powell
HELP!!! Land Contract Gone Wrong?!!
My hope is that the title rings the ears of one credible person, or maybe two—the more the merrier!Without further ado . . . .I essentially acquired a $150,000.00 residential home in the market for $25,000.00. I waite...
Jered Sturm
I bought a Freddie Mac OO first look house now Kroger wants to buy it (can I sell legally)
My wife and I just bought a Freddie mac home steps house during the owner occupied period. We closed last thursday. I needed about 3 weeks to paint and do some work to the house before moving in, so we have not yet mo...