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Jack B. Aha! The importance of regular/annual inspections
15 December 2015 | 14 replies
Results :https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/256696-hmmmdid-an-inspection-at-one-of-my-rentals-todayNot terrible, but not spectacular "I want these people to live here forever" feeling.
Kevin Somers To Evict or not?
15 December 2015 | 26 replies
If he says he is not leaving, remind him that hold-over past the last day would result in eviction proceedings, which will make it difficult for him to rent in the future- not good for him.
Tyler Divine *Tax Pro Question* One year clock on new home build?
2 February 2020 | 9 replies
Capital gains are for an asset that you intend to buy and hold, not fix and flip or even build from the ground up.The IRS says this:The following transactions result in gain or loss subject to section 1231 treatment.
Ankith Chandra Advice on First Investment
30 December 2015 | 15 replies
Real estate has produced many of the world’s wealthy people.
Nathan Worden New Member from Orange County California
14 December 2015 | 10 replies
Here's a little about me:- I'm a very good saver, which has resulted in me having some capital to invest in deals.- I'm a very positive person,  and I'm looking to be around people who see opportunity in the future.- I live in Orange, CA- I'm currently getting my MBA at Chapman University and I'm pretty proud of the fact that I'm on track to graduate with zero debt.Looking forward to meeting you all!
David Kenny First time screening tenant, please help!
17 December 2015 | 30 replies
If the collections accounts and the divorce are fresh, then the low credit score is the result and should bounce back pretty quick if they get rid of the collections and continue making on-time payments. 
Olivia C. Pls help - need advisor to evaluate my real estate investments
22 December 2015 | 9 replies
I've been interviewing new CFPs and other investment advisers and they only want to create for me a portfolio of stocks, bonds, retirement cash, and bank accounts to produce a return of 6% or more. 
Brian Sinclair Will Buy & Hold Investors Sign a Lease Option & Do The Repairs?
16 December 2015 | 8 replies
@Brian SinclairI don't know if it fits this low-priced deal is a good fit butI like joint ventures with sellers where 70% of ARV is just too low, so the seller always rejects itSo on alternative is to do a joint venture with the seller, give a note with no payments for four months, now you're on title, you fix it, then resell it, and pay off their note when it resellsExample, $200,000 house, 20,000 in repairs, 70% of ARV minus repairs is 120,000 net to sellerFor the joint venture, figure 10% for resale costs or $20,000, add in $20,000 repair bill, add in $2000 in private lender interest, and a joint venture fee of $10,000 for the real estate investorThis is a better result for the seller, netting the seller $148,000
Kevin Gerace Anywhere else the 1% Rule doesn't work out?
18 December 2015 | 51 replies
Look forward to future post on your real life results which is most valuable to the community.
Kyle Cabral Marketing Allocation - How Much of Net Income
16 December 2015 | 11 replies
With that being said, don't immediately make changes if you don't see results immediately... however if the ROI is consistently low, then you should be figuring out a way to improve the marketing.