Mike Conner
Advice needed finding owners after driving for dollars
I have been driving for dollars and have a list of properties that are distressed and all are abandoned. In attempts to reach out to the owners I've searched the property appraiser, tax records, and used a skip trace ...
Dakota Pollard
New agent looking for Seattle area brokerage
Hi,I recently passed my Washington state brokers exam and I am looking for a brokerage to hang my license in the Seattle area. As I don't expect much guidance or mentorship, I am a looking for a firm that has low mont...
Ethen Weaver
Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI?
Hello Everyone!I am going to walk through a home in Grand Rapids, MI. It is located in the Baxter neighborhood. I have lived in the Eastown and Heritage Hill neighborhoods for the past few years and I have not experie...
Azaleia Sinclair
VA LOAN FREINDLY LENDER
Hello Bp friends, I am looking for a lender that is VA loan friendly. So, the issue I am having currently with all the lenders I've spoken with so far is that they are not willing to allow me to us my GI bill as addit...
Jasiel Burgos
Best college degree?
As a student who is actively studying passive income through rental income properties and ETFs, a student who currently holds an AA degree and some extra courses following a science major, and a student who has an aff...
Ben Traxel
Property Management Fees
In the process of buying a 12 unit apartment building and will be my first time hiring a property manager. They say their standard rates are 10% of income, 1/2 of first month’s rent for all new tenants, and they charg...
Anita Ahuja
convincing the old school to invest out of state
I need advice! I am trying to convince my old school father that investing out of state is a viable option. My father invested in the bay area when it was possible (not possible anymore). A 1031 exchange is coming up...
Justine Scheuher
Selling Primary Residence, Help!
After owning my house for 2 years, I'm ready to sell and move on. I bought before I new about BP so I want to start over with a house that fits my needs better. I don't want to rent it because I would be breaking even...
Justin Green
Moving on First Deal SFR plus lot for new build and parcel
BP community,
Seeking advise from others who have done a parcel/new build on included lot before. I am a RE broker and just received some great info on an early market listing. I will keep details general t...
Paul Caryl
Can I expense a roof replacement on my rental?
I will be replacing the roof on one of my rental properties this summer. The question is can I expense is all this year or do I have to depreciate it? I ask because I've heard both sides lately. The normal consensu...