Sam McClellan
owner/occupant in duplex - rent to section 8?
Hey BPers,I just recently closed my first deal: a duplex in Oakland, CA where I am living in one unit and will rent the other. I also just put up a listing advertising the other unit, and got a quick response from som...
Michael Moikeha
Using Land Trusts for Rentals
PROTECTING ASSETS FROM OTHER ASSETS FAILURE(I meant to change the post topic but it won't allow me too)I've had a crazy awesome year, and I am looking to do a better job with protecting my assets. Last year I bought 9...
Phillip Gonzales
Family issues with tenant
Hello I have an issue with my wives grandma. She is currently residing in a house that is owned by my wife. Her grandma is not paying rent and has been residing in the house for the last few years. The home was origin...
Leigh Harris
How does a newbie put in offers without looking at property?
Hello!I am a new investor in southern Wisconsin. I was going to start talking to potential buyers through marketing efforts. Now I am afraid to start marketing because I can't go into the properties and view them wit...
Harrison Beethe
Introduction/Journey through the game of baseball
Hello all!
I wanted to write a little introduction about myself and my journey throughout the game of baseball. I am a firm believer that sports and life align perfectly! Through sports, I have learned countless less...
Mike D'Arrigo
Did Your Retirement Account Do This in 2015?
The DJIA closed at $17,833 on January 2, 2015. It closed the year out on December 31, 2015 at $17,425--down 2.2%. If you're IRA or 401K followed the performance of the DOW, you had no gain for the year. Furthermore, t...
Devin Beverage
Purely as an example for a beginning investor: Why and why not purchase this property?
I'm completely new to BP, the world of real estate investing, and all the math and strategizing that's involved, but I'm determined to make REI a major aspect of my life in the long term. To prepare myself I've been l...
Kari M.
Collecting Rent Question
It seems that many landlords go to the unit to pick up rent. Is this to check on the property? Does anyone have the tenant just mail the rent?
Dylan Thomas
Help Me Lock In This Deal!
Hey BP! I’m trying to wrap up a deal and I’m running into a few things. Figured there are a lot smarter people out there than me, so I wanted to see if we could figure out a way to get the deal done! I have an owner (...
Kevin Tyra
Avoiding capital gains
I am seeking a couple properties and looking for ways to avoid capital gains. The costs of homes are too high to roll over money through 1031 exchange. What other ways are there to avoid the capital gains