Nate Lewis
Financing Advice
Hello, I just have a quick question about some financing options. Here's some back story, I am BRAND NEW to not only real estate investing but purchasing property in general. I'm 22 and live with my parents, never ren...
Alecia Loveless
Heavy Equipment purchase?
Has anyone ever bought a piece of heavy equipment like an excavator or a Bobcat as a means to save money because you kept having to rent them for projects?Any thoughts on if this might be a smart decision or if I shou...
Kate Cavanaugh
Is the 1% rule that important?
I’m currently in the market to purchase my first property with the intention to homestead, live there for a year, and then rent. I am having a hard time being able to follow the 1% rule! The rule says the gross rent o...
Jeffrey Coleman
Apartment Complex vs. Hotel Ownership
Hello BP members,This is my very first forum post since creating my profile so forgive me if I sound like a complete newbie (I am). I have been trying to decide what my next investment should be in. Does anyone have a...
Evan Hauler
Tenant want to hire and pay for a plumber themselves
Hello, I just bought, my first ever property/home (woo), and there is an existing in the lower unit. And they have reported a slow clog in their bathtub, the thing is they offered to hire a plumber and pay for it them...
Account Closed
Tax considerations you MAY NOT KNOW about short term rentals
In the realm of real estate investments, the short-term rental loophole offers a unique opportunity, subject, however, to certain rules and regulations. According to passive activity loss rules, every business is obli...
Christos Dimopoulos
Young Investor in Dallas Advice on How to Get Started Needed
Hello Fellow BP Members,I am a 24 (soon to be 25) year-old aspiring Real Estate investor. I just moved to Dallas, TX with from Atlanta, GA for a fresh start. I am brand new to the area and while trying to figure out w...
Tom Lipps
Walmart Paint in Rental? Color Place Country White
Hi BP,I just bought my first rental property (Duplex in a C+ area). $82k purchase price.I'm going to be painting this Saturday and found Brandon's article about using Walmart's cheap paint; Color Place Country White. ...
Michael B.
What vinyl plank product do you use?
I'm just jumping on the vinyl plank bandwagon for my rentals. Up until know I always went the cheap carpet route. A few quick questions for you guys who already use this product in your rentals. What has been your exp...
Alexander Jones
New investor based in Los Angeles, looking at markets elsewhere!
Hey BP!I'm Alex and I'm a professional commercial cinematographer living in Los Angeles. I've spent the last 6 months or so absorbing as much information as I can about REI and feel ready to start taking some actiona...