Evan Coopersmith
Looking to buy a multifamily property in 2025
14 January 2025 | 19 replies
I accept the need for a competent PM and the reality that competence typically ain't cheap.
Becca Pariser
Who is responsible for back mortgage after paperwork is signed?
10 January 2025 | 3 replies
Assuming it wasn't addressed in your PSA specifically then it likely should be them, but the reality is it is likely you.
Janine Sharma
1099 or W2 for onsite MHP property manager?
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
You can do it either way and reality is you will never be audited.
Frank Pyle
Seeking Advice on Financing an Airbnb/Short-Term Rental
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
Sometimes lenders will go with a solid estimate based in reality as well.Otherwise, @John Underwood has the best idea.
Chris Magistrado
Digging Into the Justice Department’s Lawsuit Against Major Landlords
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
Housing is one of those things that people like to scream about, but the reality is that there are more than enough places for everyone to live.
John Keane
Where to find gap funds?
16 January 2025 | 13 replies
The fresh perspective from someone outside of my network is crucial, that way my expectations can be closer to reality if I decide to reach out to new contacts for this opportunity.
Eric Maxwell
1st time landlord
9 January 2025 | 1 reply
You hit on a tough reality.. inheriting tenants who aren’t prepared to pay on time can be one of the biggest curveballs for a landlord.
Bruce M.
Large RV or Boat - Tax incentives, Tax strategies
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
Looking for various tax strategies to reduce the reality that a large RV or boat is a grossly depreciating assetI would not have a loan, so claiming it as a primary or secondary residence and claiming the mortgage deduction is not applicable.I sold my primary residence and I have several rental properties which I use as I'm fixing them up.What I'm pondering is living aboard and working aboard developing a new product, while traveling.
Adedayo Adetunji
Stranger occupied property without consent
8 January 2025 | 5 replies
Squatters can now be locked out of a property and their possessions removed, but a landlord CANNOT physically remove the squatters themselves.The local police are supposed to enforce these laws and assist landlords in removing squatters.The reality is that when you call the Detroit Police to remove squatters:1) The police often don’t know/care about squatter laws and state you must take the squatters to court to evict them.
Spencer Cornelia
$50k Loss on First Two Flips | Out of State Investing Gone Wrong
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
Those remote flips and high cash flow rentals are so tempting on paper, but they rarely go well in reality.