All Forum Posts by: Chad Duval

I think you missed the boat in Dallas. If it was me, I'd look in SC.

Ok, so I've never seen this before, but every time I show up to one of properties, I see Q-tips all of the yard/driveway. It's the most bizarre thing! Has anyone seen this craziness before???

Hi Sean, I'm very interested in finding out the same thing! I currently use Buildium for my real estate "tasks", but to blend that with my personal reminders, seems near impossible. 

Hi Joe, welcome to BP! Fellow MA investor here...

Anything up to four units, with yourself occupying one of the units, is considered owner occupied in the banks eyes and can qualify for as little as 3.5% through FHA. You shouldn't have to go the conventional route if you don't want to. As Edward has stated, you have to have much more skin in the game if you go with conventional...

Pictures seems like a logical and fair request. I would definitely give them a time limit to provide pictures and sign the form though... 

I'm sort of parroting Steve's comments, but I would think long and hard about sharing a property with your tenants. I think it's a great way to kickstart your investing career, but speaking from experience, it can be very stressful and uncomfortable to come home and see them every day. After going through it myself, I'd probably never do it again. The income isn't worth the stress and anxiety after your first hack. I have a greater respect for for peace of mind as a result of my experience.

Find a good deal with seller financing... One that they're willing to carry 10%, you put down the $30k and then get the bank to cover 70%. 

Hi Alice, welcome to Biggerpockets!

Starting a real estate company after being laid off, with no experience or money seems a little crazy to me... If I could give advice, it would be to try house hacking after finding full time employment. I know that's how I started and I learned a TON about the business. It's also a relatively low risk option.