Maxwell Emerson
How would you capitalize on appreciation?
Looking for some insight and recommendations based off of what worked well for others. Here's the background info:My wife and I bought a small house, 2 bed 1 bath, in 2018 and rehabbed it while living in it. We moved ...
Gp G.
how to connect to sewer tap
I purchased home in MAbleton, Georgia (Cobb County near Atlanta) without knowing septic tank issues 5 months back. Wholesaler did not mention about the issues. I like to permanently fix by connecting to sewer tap. Oth...
Chad R.
Is there a Tax Benefit to having Mortgage interest all on rental property ?
I am in the process of moving to FL where I have 2 short term rentals. both with mortgages on and the new Primary will also have a mortgage. Is there a tax advantage if I do a cash out refinance of one of the rentals ...
Jeremy Vohwinkle
What lenders are REALLY doing HARP refis?
I stress really because even though HARP 2.0 is supposed to help with underwater or high LTV ratios, investment properties, and all of that, in my experience every lender has so many in-house restrictions that it's vi...
Matthew Schroeder
Accountants: Sale of Rental Property in LLC - Ordinary Income or Capital Gain?
Dear All,Are there any wise accountants out there?The Situation: The LLC in which I own a 50% interest sold a rental property last year and recorded a large gain on the sale. I had considered this a "capital gain" a...
Ardin Cychosz
Seller is willing to use creative financing to structure a deal with me?
Hello,Seller is willing to use creative financing to structure a deal with me. We are currently looking at three types: contract for deed, seller finance, subject to.The hurdle is, we both have no experience with spec...
Laura Krukowski
Own a house outright & need a lender--is there ANYONE that can help?? PLEASE????
Here's my scenario.My husband & I are renovating a house that we own outright (approximate worth is 350k).....we are interested in taking money to finish the renovation & also we have an interest in buying ano...
Karen Margrave
What do you think of this concept for Seniors, Students, etc.?
I always like seeing new concepts for housing that can be used for various populations. I love this architects designs for cottages and pocket neighborhoods, but this concept is something entirely different. I was thi...
Sofiya Cherni
Montgomery County, MD non-refundable pet fee change start date
Hi,I noticed last year in Montgomery County Landlord-Tenant Handbook that landlords may no longer charge non-refundable pet fees. I do not recall this statement last time I browsed it a few years prior. Does anyone kn...
Gregory L.
Rent to preserve 2.5% mortgage
Hi BP Community! My wife and I own a single-family home in a top school district. The house is a smaller colonial with 3 beds and 1.5 baths. While the interior is nice, the first-floor kitchen and bath are original fr...