Matt Davis
Quickbooks vs Excel for expense tracking
Hi all, just closed on my first property last month and have been tracking all associates expenses in excel. Have been reading the Tax Strategies for Savvy RE Investor book and they recommend using Quickbooks Pro. Was...
Aman Khan
Live-in Property Manager in a 4-plex
I am going to take a look at a 4 plex in the next few days. I found out that the building is partially occupied and one of the units is rented out by a property manager. I'm not sure how exactly this works. I've heard...
Alberto Nikodimov
When is the best time to renovate, fix or improve your airbnb?
Best time to improve your Airbnb is during low season. I recommend going through your reviews, see what guests recommend you to improve in order to make their stays better. Take advantage of the low season to keep you...
Jon Miller
Defining your Investing Niche
Hello BP!
I am looking to become more professional in my real estate investing. In listening to the real estate podcast, something that came up is defining your niche and becoming an expert in that specific area. Her...
Kelly Jones
Fixer upper in desirable neighborhood
Hello!I'm an avid reader on the forums, but this is my first foray into starting a discussion.Curious what you all would recommend in this situation:I am under contract to purchase a SFR located in the South Puget Sou...
Jonathan Toruno
Owner finance question
So was wondering If i could BRRRR a owner financed home? Or is that dependent on the written agreement? I have a home that needs a lot of repairs but is willing to owner finance. Also found a local real estate entrepr...
Account Closed
Sheriff's sale deal
Ok, the deal I'm researching is up for sheriff's auction next week and I'd like a little input on what you guys think of this deal. Foreclosure notice lists the judgement for $93,293.93. Tax assessment is $166,60...
Larry Little
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
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Hello friends. I'm new to Bigger Pockets and am eyeing my first investment property. I'm finding that Portland's home prices are inflated, and it's hard to find something that pencils. I'm wondering if th...
Michael Smith
McNutt Property Management
I saw this on the news and thought it post worthy. A local "property management" CEO was sent to jail for bad rentals. I wonder how much of this type of thing is going on in my dear city?http://wreg.com/2015/11/15/p...
Samantha Soto
Insurance company threatening to cancel policy due to vacancy!
I bought my first rental property in May in Huntsville, Al, and now the insurance company (State Farm) is threatening to cancel our policy because the property has been vacant for over 30 days. Is that normal? What ...