Tom Server
I need some assistance , Not sure what to do, need money from my equity
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Tom Server: I’m looking for advice on the best way to access about $100k to pay off my 401k loan, credit card debt, and cover some rehab costs.Here the information- I purchased 2 properties last year, 1 is a rental property that i had for about 8 months, the balance of the mortage is 170k, worth around 300k .
James Carlson
Are STRs as we know them dead in Colorado (and other places)?
27 January 2025 | 56 replies
The last time I stayed in one, I was charged a large cleaning fee and then met with a list of what to clean prior to us leaving.
Jennifer Gill
Do Not Call List - sick of calls!
24 January 2025 | 9 replies
I realize people are trying to make a living, but anyone who cold calls me is the last person I'd use for any transaction (plus I have people for that!).
Jenna Kelley
Brand New Investor!!
30 January 2025 | 2 replies
We paid off our primary home last year and have been slowly getting the courage to jump into the investing market where we live in the Pacific Northwest.
Kaleb Johnson
Best Area For Starting Out
30 January 2025 | 40 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
Laura Kreinbring
Which form or notice should I use to end lease with tenant
26 January 2025 | 14 replies
I just moved a kid out last month after just five months in the rental because he was problematic.
Zachary Young
Where To Buy My First Rental Property
30 January 2025 | 56 replies
With the increase in prices and competition over the last few years, these figures were so divorced from reality that these people now typically advertise 8% to 10% at the most, which, unsurprisingly, is still higher than reality.
David Williams
Capital gains question
1 February 2025 | 10 replies
Capital gains are calculated as:Sale Price - (Original Purchase Price + Capital Improvements + Selling Costs) - depreciation (if applicable) = Capital GainYour mortgage or HELOC balance does not affect this calculation—it only determines how much cash you take home after the sale.In Massachusetts, if the home was your primary residence for at least 2 out of the last 5 years, you may qualify for the Section 121 Exclusion, allowing you to exclude up to $250,000 (single) or $500,000 (married filing jointly) of the gain from federal capital gains tax.
Jerry N.
Snow removal SW suburbs
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Used PSI last year, they did a bad job, the snow wasn't even bad last year and with several attempts asking them to do better within the terms of the contract, they still sucked.
Kyle Dennis
Maine REALTOR, New to BP!
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
I've been a licensed agent here in Maine at the Augusta-based Pouliot Real Estate for the last 2 years, but began my real estate career in Savannah, Georgia (my GA license is currently inactive).