Ben Sellers
Aspiring Investor In San Diego
Hello BiggerPockets!
This is my first ever post here.. I have been holding off until I figured out the niche of real estate that I wanted to get into, but everything sounds so tempting and interesting. Then I realize...
Kathy Austin
Solar panels, combining comed account
HI! We own a six unit building in Chicago IL and we are looking into consolidating all to just one electrical account, and installing solar panels. We would like to meter electrical use for each unit and for the bui...
Deanna Boss
A Gnawing Problem - Mice but Tenants Refuse Exterminator
I own and manage a duplex built in 1900, old house, tons of holes. The upper unit (floors 2 & 3) is occupied by tenants with a 12-month lease and the lower unit is short term rentals (Airbnb). The upper unit has m...
Teresa Hunt
Can't get mortgages due to new self-employment status.
I'm ready to get into real estate investing full time, however, I've recently gone from being an employee to being self-employed. Now I find that I can't get mortgages on properties until I have two years of tax retur...
Justin Eaton
Successful Flip Details w/Photos and Numbers ($95k reno)
Hello BP World! I've recently completed my biggest project yet which included a renovation cost of approximately $95,000, multiple offers, a quick sale to a military couple, and a happy closing! :) Buying the property...
Lisa Troxel
Anyone have experience with Joshua Tree CA?
Hi Everyone,We are looking at investing in a Joshua Tree CA SF and renting it out as a vacation rental. We live quite a ways away in North Idaho. Does anyone have any experience with the area and/or suggestions for a...
Adam Treboutat
Inherited House in California - Do I Sell?
I inherited a house from my father in 2011. This house is located in Marin County, California (not in an extremely expensive area of Marin). I've been renting out the property ever since and using the rent to pay down...
Johnny Hoang
Partnering up with someone using VA loan?
Hi All,I have a buddy that just got out of the military and we plan on partnering up to do a house hack deal in San Jose. We were thinking about getting a duplex, renting one side out, and airbnb'ing the other side. ...
Melissa Deacon
First investment, syndication or invest on my first house hack?
I'm very new to investing and have never owned a property. My husband and I are working on educating ourselves and saving at least 20% for our down payment. Ultimate goal is to house hack a duplex as our first propert...
Joshua King
Sellers agent is against using an FHA loan
Hi First time buyer here. Im giving an initial offer on a duplex and my agent says the seller is against me using an FHA loan. According to the sellers agent the house won’t pass due to paint chips. Has anybody worked...