Marshall Robins
Creating Multi-family or Splitting lots for returns in California - SB 9
26 December 2024 | 3 replies
For investors focused on socially responsible projects, this balance can attract support from communities and municipalities.5.
Garrett Brown
What is your biggest struggle in the STR world right now?
19 January 2025 | 45 replies
Gather emails with something like Stayfi, use a qr code to have guests follow you on socials or leave their emails in a sign up for discounts coming back, use a Meta Pixel on your direct booking website or landing page and then do a retarget ad campaign to them, offer "Family and Friends" promo codes to guests when they come back through an auto message a couple of weeks after they have left, etc. are some that I use.
Tony C.
Filing a 1065 Partnership return Husband/Wife vs Schedule E
19 January 2025 | 42 replies
Do I now need to change our elected status or tax classification to be a disregarded entity?
Dan Thomas
Airbnb claim process
4 January 2025 | 19 replies
Emphasize that this was due to the guest’s actions, not an “act of God.”If escalation doesn’t work, consider sharing your experience in Airbnb host forums or on social media to get their attention.
Kris Lou
Canadian Investing in Indianapolis
7 January 2025 | 9 replies
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.
Matt Weddon
Legally Rejecting Applications
2 January 2025 | 18 replies
Maybe they've been burned by landlords in the past and are being very careful.You can legally reject them based on personality, facial tattoos, body odor, or other factors, but you better make sure you can prove that it wasn't based on any protected class like race, religion, familial status, etc.
Kylie A.
Best Business Bank Account For Real Estate Investor
28 December 2024 | 13 replies
Bank of America’s business credit cards seem better, but I’d need to hit their Preferred Rewards status to reduce fees, which might be challenging.Amex: I like Amex’s reputation and services, but their outgoing wire fees are higher, which is a downside given how many wires I send.My ideal solution would be a business account with minimal wire transfer fees (especially outgoing wires) and a solid business credit card option, preferably with no foreign transaction fees.What would you recommend for someone like me who does a lot of outgoing wires and occasional foreign transactions?
Mike Sfera
When to get a property manager
16 January 2025 | 26 replies
If im out of state, does it make sense to join social media groups, etc. to accomplish the same thing without being physically there?
Rafael Valdor
Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
@Rafael Valdor some advice when screening PMCs-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.
Ram Gonzales
Creating a debt fund for owner finance strategy
15 January 2025 | 29 replies
@Ram Gonzales IMO, the funding of such a structure is probably better directed towards "social impact" or "community development" investors.