Luis Puente
Is really worth it to get my real estate license?
Hi everyone! I'm new to this and have been considering getting my real estate agent license for a couple of months. My main goal is to invest in real estate in the future, but I want to understand how everything works...
Will Zena
Cash Call Mortgage Experiences
I have been hearing alot of commercials on the radio for Cash Call Mortgage. Saying they don't concern themselves so much with FICO scores or tax returns. They also accept low down payments for investment properties....
Allen B.
Finding maintenance people
Hi All,Am getting ready to own some 40 rental units in Chicago, in a couple of south side locations. I'll be self-managing, and have both the time and pretty solid experience. There's just one problem (ok, probably mo...
Ryan Stubblefield
Wholesale: circumvention of real estate agent? Is it ethical????
It seems to me that wholesaling is a way of cutting out the agent?
Jonathan L Brown
Not to bring the darkness, but, sub-to in divorce cases?
I'm really inspired by Pace Morby's eloquent talks on creative financing. In particular, the sub-to strategy is fascinating. It got me wondering if there was a sound strategy for handling a shared title and mortgage i...
Caroline Liu
Tax Question - How do I report listed ppy depreciation on 8825?
Hi, I am trying to fill out forms 4562, 8825, and 1065 for a partnership. Form 4562 is all done and contains depreciation from our rental properties and one listed property. The deprecation from this form is supposed ...
Elizabeth Schartman
Any experience with RentZap for allowing showings? Good? Bad?
I've been asked by my PM if I'd consider using RentZap to handle showings. Has anyone used this? Seems to be for the Phoenix area but can't seem to find a lot of info online about their liability or reviews, so am n...
Account Closed
Best way to add an opening to garage
I have an oversized 1 car garage, 42" between the exterior corner and house. I recently acquired a gently used Toro lawn mower that does not fit between the two although the deck comes off relatively easy. An overhead...
Greg Scott
Why I Continue to Buy REITs Instead of Rental Properties
Since BP has this new funky advertisement in the forums that does not allow you to reply, (link above) I'll reply using the same title in hopes to generate some conversation. (Why don't they allow us to post a counter...
Jeffrey H.
Creative use of an Easement
Hey Everyone,I am looking at a one acre parcel where about half of the land has an overhead power line easement. When thinking about best end use I am considering a modular office building and then leasing / selling ...