Ismael Martinez
What do you think ? post 1
Hello everyone ! Not too long ago I watched a webinar featuring Brandon Turner...and man did I want to go out and buy some kind of real estate immediately, but the more I thought about it....the more it just didn't...
Rachel M.
Choosing a location to invest
If you had the opportunity to move anywhere in the US to start investing in rental properties, where would you move? My husband and I have the flexibility to move anywhere in the US but we’re not sure where to start. ...
Tiffani T.
Tax on capital gain on SFH/ WA
Hi BP,
So here is the scenario: If one bought a SFH in 2012 for $190, now worth about $500. Selling this piece for $490-500. Is he/she responsible for the capital gain? Any input would be great. Thanks everyone
TM
Henry Kaldenbaugh
Evaporative Coolers in the West
The hot season is coming and it's time to get the evaporative coolers (swamp coolers) ready for summer. Evaporative coolers function by sucking the hot dry air through filter pads of aspen or plastic mesh that are sa...
Codey Fabian
Best heating system for a rental
Me and my business partner are working on our first rental property. We purchased our property back in the end of October and have our own handyman business so are doing the work ourselves. Unfortunately our steam fur...
Garrett Christensen
How much to set aside for Maintenance and Cap Ex?
Hi All,I've been investing for a few years now and when I'm running numbers I always set aside a percentage of the rent for maintenance and cap ex. I adjust this number slightly based on the condition of the property,...
Jack Tucker
Determining market value of vacation rental? $6200 income in Nov
The question has come up in this string about what the market price may be on this property? I'm familiar with commercial and residential comp valuation for SFRs and MFs, but are vacation rentals a different animal? I...
Calvin Cheong
Newbie looking to purchase a couple OOS SFR
Hi All,
Native to California looking to purchase a couple OOS SFR. Not looking to use too much leverage given the rate climate. Looking at turnkey options (JWB, REI Nation, Rent to Retirement) and also looking at dir...
Terrence Conley
Miami Newbie - Liquidate or Leverage my home
Hello All:I am REI newbie looking to build a successful portfolio. Being in Miami, I am aware of the aggressive real estate climate, but still believe I can be successful here. That said, I'm trying to figure out how ...
Joshua Stewart
5-Home Single-Family Development
Hi BP investors, I've got a potential development opportunity and I would love if some of you experienced developers wanted to weigh in on my strategy ideas with your feedback.Here are the basics:Project is in North C...