Kristy F.
Renter asks to DIY removing carpet & refinishing hardwood fl
Hi all,So my long term renter (rent-controlled apartment) is asking if she and her bf can remove the carpet throughout the apartment themselves and refinish the hardwood floor underneath. She has a dog, and I do have ...
Tim Jones
Looking for feedback from the pros
Hello BP!Looking for a little feedback on my first REI deal.Background:Joined BP last year, read a lot of books, and listened to all the podcasts. Got my wife involved (she's the smart one) and we got a HELOC on our h...
Jordy Train
Different rents for different length of lease?
Was kicking around this idea today and wonder if anyone does something like this....say offer a one year lease on a unit for $800/mo, or you can get a six month lease for $1000/mo....month to month lease? $1200/mo. Ob...
Ryan Leake
Should you hire cohost/manager for your STR?
Hey folks - I recently got a question as to whether having an STR manager is worth it or not. There's a lot of chatter, so let's break down what Cohosts/STR managers really do and if working with one makes sense for y...
Solen Kebede
Moving out of my House Hacking home
Good Morning Everyone! I have been a huge fan of the BiggerPockets Podcast for years now, but I am just now creating an account on this site. Real glad to be a part of this community!I am currently house hacking my to...
Thomas Dudkiewicz
Brand new in Miami Florida and Motivated
When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful! --Eric Thomas--That quote reminds me everyday to push myself harder and harder so with every passing day I am that much closer to f...
Matthew Trotter
Convert first home to rental property
I have a question where I'm not sure of the legality. Looking for your helpful advice.Here is the plan: I purchase my first home for $100k. I use $10k from my Roth IRA as part of a $25k downpayment as a first-time hom...
Timothy Foster
I'm setting up retirement in the Everett WA area
I'm planning on investing in the Everett area as I would like to settle down there in around three years. This is my first time buying a rental house and I want to detail my trials and tribulations as much as possible...
Steven C. Suarez
Pros and cons of Owner finance & Subject 2?
Hi BPers! Could someone help explain to me the pros and cons of owner finance and subject 2? I hear the podcasts say it's a great way to buy a house. So for example, if I find a for sale by owner house, should I reque...
Taylor Davila
Hard Money Lender and Down Payment
Do hard money lenders typically require a down payment? If so, what would the percentage be?