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Jarrod Ochsenbein My 4th rental property is now under contract
17 January 2025 | 12 replies
do you have issues with the city if there are cars parked on the street or lawn?
Kyler Tarr Knob and tube wiring
27 January 2025 | 18 replies
I don't think any insurance carriers will give you a new policy these days if there is active K&T. 
Melanie Baldridge active income” and “passive income"
20 December 2024 | 0 replies
There are several different types of income in the US tax code.Two main types are “active income” and “passive income".Active income is money you earn from working, such as wages from a W-2 job or income from running a business.Passive income is money you earn from investments like real estate, stocks, or rental income from your RE portfolio where you earn $ without actively working.Normally, you can't use passive losses (like losses from real estate investments) to offset active income like your salary from a W-2 job.That is unless you are an RE Pro.The reality is, that Real Estate Pro status is just a filing status similar to filing married or jointly.And if you are a real estate professional you CAN use passive real estate losses to offset active income from other sources.To qualify as an RE Pro you must:1.
Donald DiBuono Best Mailer Companies
9 January 2025 | 5 replies
There are several companies that send letters and some are active on Bigger Pockets.However, I would caution you to set expectations appropriately.1.
Ashley Snider Hello! Starting on square one!
6 January 2025 | 11 replies
Here is a recommendation I have for you as you begin to figure out what area you want to invest in.This website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like. https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code & discusses crime rate, schoolsUse this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below FBest of luck and let me know if I can help answer any questions! 
Steve S. What type of locks do you use for external doors on your rentals?
25 January 2025 | 18 replies
Is this post even active anymore, 7 years old?
Peter Firehock Multifamily Market Outlook for the Washington D.C. Metro
26 January 2025 | 3 replies
Changing Preferences for People’s Desire to Live in the Metro AreaThis is likely due to the newfound appreciation for these types of community and experiential activities from the inability to access them during the Pandemic, as well as the lack of need to be near transactional retail stores with consumers now being accustomed to doing a lot of their shopping online.
Tyler Bolton LLC versus personal umbrella policy for Indianapolis SFH rental
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Years ago I spent many months working in Indianapolis and staying at the Canal Street apartments. 
Nadine Wallace Advice on temporary security cameras during rent-ready repairs on long-term rentals
16 January 2025 | 7 replies
Cameras are motion-activated, can give you alerts, you can record the video and access it from anywhere, etc.
Brian Kantor Any multi-game arcade machines/vendors you'd recommend?
1 January 2025 | 27 replies
There are controllers on each end for 1-player or 2-player games, then a second set of controls on the side for head-to-head games like Street Fighter.We have a cheat-sheet with instructions under the glass, and we have a book with laminated pages that lists the instructions and the games.