Steve W.
Investing in Areas With A History of Natural Distasters
To buy and hold investors in natural disaster zones - such as hurricanes impacting Houston TX or panhandle of Florida (Pensacola was hit this year by Hurricane Sandy), how do you account for this risk in your investin...
Domenick Cava
Out of state investing and business write offs?
Hey everyone. I am looking for some CPA, legal, or experienced advice on business write offs when investing out of state. I am currently looking at out of state investing and would like to parlay that opportunity to...
Scott Savard
Land Purchase - Contingencies
Hi BP community. I am interested in making an offer on a lot of land. The land is currently zoned for Residential usage though the lot currently has tennis and basketball courts on the land that are set aside as Recre...
Stacey H.
Finding a market for a STR
Hello, I am looking for a vacation home for me and my family to visit a couple of times a year. I'd like something either near a beach or lake, and then use it for a short-term rental when we're not there. However, I ...
Robert K.
Custodians for self-directed IRA/ROTH
I just spent a few hours listening to Equity Trust Company talk about self directed funding for real estate deals. Wondering what other companies are out there or if there are members that are happy with ETC? Also, h...
Jarid S. Johnson
Self Directed Retirement Fund
I have been hearing and learning more about Self Directed IRAs. My CPA suggested I look into a ROBS account, (Roll Over for Business Startups) but I have to form a C Corp in order to do that. I currently have an LLC.I...
Jessica Elaine
Should I offer to invest?
Hello guys,
I have a friend who has a home in a very prime location. It's literally across the street from a top medical university. My friend was living in this home up until his mother passed and has since moved b...
PeTika T.
Jacksonville, Florida Newbie Need Advice to Close First Deal
Hi All! My name is PeTika and I have no real estate investment experience other than purchasing my first home this year. I bought in an older neighborhood that has a few vacant homes, and hope to convince the property...
Account Closed
COMPS?!!
what is the best site to use for comps if not a licensed agent?
Sheba Shimoji
Pay my own property management company
Hi, I have 17 unit rentals and I have set up a S-corporation acting as property management company. The average property management fee in my area is 10% of the rent collected. How much should I pay to my corporation ...