Tre DeBraga
FHA 203K Loan
28 January 2025 | 5 replies
Conventional would allow you to add a fence or do yard work in your bid.I cannot lend to you personally in MA but happy to answer any general questions about the 203k or other Renovation loan programs!
Chris Seveney
The Tech Revolution in Real Estate Lending: Are We Overlooking the Basics?
28 January 2025 | 5 replies
But as someone who’s been in the trenches of real estate investing for almost 30 years, I continue to see some flaws.Some of the flaws I have witnessed are when tech-driven companies seem to lack backing from experienced underwriters or seasoned real estate professionals.
Cathy Svercl
Rent credits for cleaning & painting by future Tenant
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
I've painted more walls, ceilings and trim work than I could ever count in my lifetime and *I* suck compared to professional painters, and most of my paint jobs could pass for lower-end professional jobs.
Nina Penuela
Innovative Strategies for Real Estate Investors
19 January 2025 | 1 reply
Game changer for active investor looking to get more passive investments, busy professional looking to diversify in real estate, individual investor looking to get into commercial or larger assets.
Michael Overall
Utilities and Interest during remodel Basis or year deduction
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
The first is that there's no consensus between tax professionals, and the second is that you will not like my personal interpretation.My interpretation is:Until the property is "placed in service" - everything goes into basis.Illustration.You buy a property July 1st.You finish rehab November 1st and put the property on the market.Your tenant moves in January 15th.The property was placed in service November 1st, and it does not matter that the tenant did not move in until the next year.Everything paid between July 1st and November 1st, including interest and utilities, goes into basis.
Scott Graves
Data Sources for Senior Living Multi-Unit Development Professionals
2 January 2025 | 0 replies
Greetings BP community, I recently joined a national senior care living development team. I'm coming from smaller scale mixed use development and fundraising. I'm data driven and would love to immerse myself in IL, ...
Gia Hermosillo
Columbus: A Top 10 Market for Real Estate Investors – Here’s Why You Should Pay Atten
30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Steady Growth – Home to Ohio State University (the largest college in the U.S.) and major Fortune 500 companies like Cardinal Health, Nationwide Insurance, and L Brands, Columbus attracts a steady influx of students, professionals, and job seekers every year.Strong Rental Market – With a growing population and a high demand for housing, rental properties are in constant demand, making it a prime market for investors.Affordable Prices – Unlike other hot markets, Columbus still offers below-national-average home prices (around $275,000 median), giving investors a chance to buy in before prices climb even higher.
Cate DeBates
Mankato Mixed-Use Investment (Retail, Multi-Family)
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
Robert Spiegel
Security Deposit Deduction: What is reasonable for cleaning
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
My lease requires professional carpet cleaning, which would cost more than $500 for a home of that size.Yes, it's reasonable to reduce the cost because she was such a long-term tenant.
Caryn Fischer
Tax question with selling a house
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.