Jeffery Jones
Section 8 properties
8 January 2025 | 11 replies
@Jeffery Jones As someone who owns 6 single-family homes under the Section 8 program and runs a property management company that manages over 100 Section 8 properties, I’ve learned a lot about the ins and outs of the program—not just the idealized version often shared on social media.If done correctly, Section 8 can be a great way to diversify a portfolio.
Christopher Reynolds
Colorado based rookie
28 January 2025 | 7 replies
There are some strategies to make the numbers work in Denver, but in general, you are correct that prices make it challenging, if not impossible to make the numbers work.
Alex Silang
A development company as a catalyst to drive owner occupancy in a "slum"
3 January 2025 | 2 replies
Well-maintained homes: Homeowners tend to spend more time and money maintaining their homes, which contributes to the overall quality of the neighborhood.
Nina Erlandson
Has anyone used Obie Insurance?
28 January 2025 | 56 replies
My recollection is (and insurance experts on BP can correct me if my memory is wrong), but most insurers will only pay "replacement cost" policy limits, if you actually replace the damaged property.
Pranita Maldikar
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Pranita Maldikar From your report, it appears you're looking to put $119k down on this property, is that correct?
Emily Gowen
When to sell vs hold rental properties that have appreciated?
25 January 2025 | 13 replies
It sounds like current challenges are:* how you currently feel today about maintaining property* how you currently feel today about that particular house that you lived in and made niceIt also sounds like there are a few logistical/ timing/financial challenges such as:* the logistics of a 1031 etc.* logistics of maintaining out-of-state property and tenants* having time to research enough about this while moving across the country to be confident in your decisions and planning* having time to research other opportunities, what could be done with the money if you soldReason I bring up the emotional stuff because yeah property is a hassle, but there may be another vision that lets you get everything or most of what you want, with a little bit less hassle, or hassle in a way that bothers you less.
Angelo Llamas
Taxes on a new rental
30 December 2024 | 6 replies
Correct - Track all your income and expenses.The bookkeeping will determine whether you are profitable or not.it will also be good to compare from year to year your income / expenses to see what expenses you can potentially try to limit.I.E.
Tim Silvers
Need help interpreting condo landlord policy undergoing repairs
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
So, if a loss occurs while the property is being repaired or renovated, coverage would apply, correct?
Clarase Mika
Why Americans Should Be Investing in German Real Estate: An In-Depth White Paper
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Rental income is subject to tax, but it is also possible to deduct many costs related to owning and maintaining rental property, including property management fees, repairs, and mortgage interest payments.Additionally, for those investors holding properties in Germany for the long-term, the country's capital gains tax law is attractive.
Tenzapa Wakombe
"It is easy to doubt everything when you know nothing" Intro Post
24 January 2025 | 12 replies
I did my research and requote what would benefit both me and the investor, below is the Finalized CORRECT format of the proposal:Listed price on the property: 459,900MAXIMUM amout of money down on the property: $380,000Method of Payment: CASH OFFER from Investor.