I have done research already, but hoping for a quick primer on:I want to move some of my IRA into Self-Directed and use it for rental properties. I will purchase 1 or 2 homes using non-recourse loans, and I'm shopping...

I am going to move ahead a little into the finishing work, this discussion is getting very long and possibly tedious.  I have skipped ahead a few weeks to get to hardwood.Post 48 - hardwoodIt seemed like the entire ci...

I've been looking at small 3/2 SFR for short term vacation rentals in Anaheim - specifically for Disneyland. However, I understand they just put a moratorium on issuing short term rental permits in Anaheim. Does anyon...

Our roof is beginning to leak on a house we purchased just a year ago. Looks like there's no flashing along the side and also needs some areas to be re-shingled. Is this something I can/should claim through homeowners...

I'm in the process of purchasing my first duplex. This is one I'll be "house hacking" so I applied for an FHA loan and made an offer on a property. However my lender is now requiring a comfort letter from a CPA. My re...

Hi there! I'm new to REI as of early 2018, turning my previous home into a rental and acquiring a long-distance turn key rental shortly thereafter. I'd really like to keep my momentum moving, and am trying to determin...

I have taken the BP advice and reached out to 15 lenders (of all different sizes) in hopes of finding one who required a lower <25% down payment on a 2-4 unit property but have had no luck. This is my first propert...

I'm ready to sell my flip property where most of the buyers are using FHA/VA loans.  I'd prefer to avoid FHA, so I'm looking strongly at one of the VA offers I received.  According to my broker's favorite loan officer...

I am currently using hardmoney to do a flip. As #2 exit strategy, I was thinking of renting out the property and and refinance to get my cash out but this seam way more complicated.I talked to several bank about refin...

I'm finishing up the plumbing for a new kitchen double sink. The two tail pipes converge at a T-pipe, which connects to the P-trap, then to a 90° elbow that connects to a short extension and into the wall. I cannot fo...