Conrad Gilman
Buying Home From Family
I am buying home from wife's grandmother in Maine. It apraised for $411,000 she is asking $375,000. She wants to seller finance us but the IRS still makes her charge 2% for a 20yr loan. Are there any workarounds? Coul...
Austin Guzman
How do I work with a partner in a deal?
I have an interest in buying property in the Sacramento area. Many of the friends I have are looking to invest money into a deal with me, which would be helpful to increase my opportunity and start looking at multi fa...
Adam Regos
Bakersfield Opportunity Construction Influx
California is typically a hard place for cash flowing properties but due to the new light rail coming in that is currently being built from fresno to Bakersfield this looks like the trigger event that could help inves...
Hiram Lopez
Is Zillow zestimate really that inaccurat?
I am new to real estate investing, so I am a spurge that keeps soaking up water. One of the things I keep hearing as a new investor is to never go of Zillow zestimate. So am I wrong for using it to help me get a estim...
William Kwong
Vinyl Safe Paint - Durability/Maintenance Inquiry
Hi All,I've done research and searched through forums but am looking to gain additional input / experiences people have had with painting vinyl siding. I have spoken to a contractor around the matter and have heard ch...
Kristen Wall
Newbie seeks feedback on 3 SFH deal analysis
Thanks, all, for all the knowledge you've shared - I've learned a lot on this forum.I'm finally writing with a question. I'd love a 2nd opinion on this approach I'm considering:I'm inheriting $50,000 and I'd like to i...
Jonathan Horton
Switching a primary home to a rental property
Hi BiggerPockets,I am a 24 year old currently living in Charlotte, NC but will likely be making the move to Knoxville, TN for work. I bought my Charlotte, NC home almost a year ago with the intentions of renting it o...
Leon Chappell
Lipstick on a pig phrase
Hey. I have heard the term lipstick on a pig a lot since I have got into real estate. What actually constitutes lipstick on a pig over a real rehab? Is putting lipstick on a pig something like just replacing carpet an...
Bradley Adams
HELOC to do a BRRRR
My wife and I own a duplex that we rent out that has about $660,000 in equity. I am thinking of doing a HELOC on it. This is my first time and this is the part where I get a little shaky. Assuming a LTV 70% for a ...
Josh C.
Two conflicting CPAs
I have a CPA who I think is good. My business partner also has a CPA who he thinks is good, but they are giving conflicting advice. My partner and own a couple different LLCs together and would like the tax advantages...