Trisha S.
Self-Employed Borrowers (Rental Property Owners)
I add Form 1084 with my presentation packet, (W-2, Proposal for Finance, etcetera) when asking for a loan. The commercial loan officers say they have never seen this included. Due to the addition of this form, they...
Angel Riera
Big redevelopment blocks away from my first multifamily
Hey Folks, Recently bought my first multi in New Haven, CT, I'd say it's a B class property in a rougher C class neighborhood. Apparently I lucked out and three blocks away they're going to start a big development pro...
Shari Heilala, MAI
RV Resorts - Construction Costs
I am looking for information on actual construction costs on recent larger (100+ site) RV resorts. Would be interested in finding out where hard and soft costs are coming in, and what areas had the most variation fr...
Roosevelt Carter Jr
Pulling court records
Hey all, just curious state of Texas are charging high prices to pull real estate court records (liens, foreclosures, vacant etc) I have been advised that I shouldn’t spend no more then $30 when pulling records from c...
Nick Leamon
Commercial Office Space Investing
Hey BP nation,I was wondering if anyone here has invested in any commercial office space. I have never invested in commercial space, but the friend that approached me with the information is reliable, but I am looking...
Joshua Michael Hauman
The 19 Secret Expenses That Could Sink Your House Renovation Profits
Ready to take on that first or next fix and flip? Before you roll up your sleeves and start swinging that hammer, there's something crucial you need to know: the hidden costs that can quietly sabotage your renovati...
Will Bert
uncooperative agent with a short sale
Hi BP I have a situation and need some advice on how to deal with it...I'm interested in a property that is up for sale with a short sale. The agent held an open house. I went and it seems like he wanted me to use his...
Levi Benton
Asking for a parcel that is owned by the city
I am purchasing this home that is downtown in the business district. I got the home rezoned residential. The county auditor site says the building includes 12 parking spots. When I call the city they say that the parc...
Bob Langworthy
First property is a 4-unit office building
When I was 35 I set my first real estate goal: to own a multi-unit commercial building by the time I was 40. I'm an accountant, so I knew that I would have at least one tenant. I also had some particular areas of town...
Nathan S.
Home Office Deduction - Mileage
Hi BP world, I am currently not taking a home office deduction since the entire space I use in my primary residence for my rental business is also used for personal activities (computer, file cabinet, office desk). A...