Shane Cloutier
An unfortunate side effect of real estate investing.
Today my wife and I went out shopping and on the way home we visited a possible lead. Once we stepped inside this apartment building we came face to face with one of the biggest side effects of being a real estate...
Chris Martin
Unexpected side effect of the JOBS Act of 2012
A lot of people see the potential of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 to bring capital to small businesses that otherwise wouldn't receive funding. If seems like most people following the bill focused, ...
JL Hut
Investor from West Michigan
Buy and Hold and Flips for 34 years now. Now holding many that I manage.
Balarka Velidi
Is HELOC good without side effects, to buy rental property?
Hi, I'm new to real estate investing and would like to know about HELOC on primary residence. I hear talking a HELOC for all cash offer to complete other all cash offers puts us in advantage in a competitive market.Ho...
Lakshay G.
Why am I, as a Landlord, receiving wholesaler letters?
Hello,I have a rental property, thanks to Bigger Pockets and its members, and it currently rented out. Lately, I've been receiving letters from wholesalers at my primary residence that they'll buy my house for cash. I...
Gregory Schwartz
DTI: How do different loans effect the debt side of DTI
I have different loans and I want to know how they will affect my DTI
1. Seller Financed: I don't see any verbiage in the loan document that made me think this is personally guaranteed. Do the taxes and insurance on...
Jason Malabute
RESEARCHING GREAT SCHOOLS IN MARKET
Hey guys when researching a market to invest in, and looking for a good school within a school district does it matter if the school being considered/evaluated is an elementary, middle school, or high school? Does it ...
Mak K.
Remodeling- Foundation Issue House
I am looking at a house which floor is leaning due to foundation issues. Its a two story house (2200 SF). The house is leaning on one side due to soil settlement. The seller has a foundation repair quote for 20K with ...
Shiela Zhao
Viability of bankruptcy?
What are some of the long lasting financial side effects of declaring bankruptcy after a bad investment? I caught up with one of my old school mates, who has found herself in crippling debt after blowing all her seed ...
Lois Ginter
Tenant as Helper/Employee
I will be inheriting a tenant who is a retired custom car builder/mechanic and his wife. Their unit is well maintained, and they currently do cleaning and yard maintenance on the side for other properties. They have...