Adam Sheren
Always start with why - but not always yours
They say you should always start with why; that what you do is not nearly as important as why you do it. The saying really plays to persistence and strong will - it reminds us to think deeply about why we do what we d...
Maclean Gordon
Initial Ontario House Hack: Duplex or Triplex as a target?
Hello Canadian BP community and fellow soon-to-be investors,I'm searching for my first property to house hack in the Southwestern Ontario market. A duplex has always seemed easiest to grasp, both from a management and...
Account Closed
Seller doesn't want to pay capital gains taxes
Hello. I often come across owners of high value single family rental property who's sole reason for not wanting to sell is "All of my money would go to the government". In the past I've referred an owner to a cpa near...
Matthew Swope
Partner Gets 3% Commission, Negotiate?
I am seriously considering partnering with a seasoned real estate agent and broker who already owns multiple SF homes and a 4 plex. The goal is to build a large portfolio of multi family units with equal investment.S...
John M.
House Hacking partner 50/50
I was just wondering if anyone had ever considered doing a house hack with a partner 50/50 where you would buy a duplex and each live in one side, with the intention of eventually moving out and renting out one or bot...
Maggie Hayes
Property Manager & invoices
Hello, all! I was hoping for some guidance. Are PMs required to indicate their repair fees, or do most PMs just inflate repair prices? We had plumbing work done. The estimate provided by the PM was 1k more than the es...
Sreenath Vemulapalli
Quit Claim Deeds
Fellow BPers,
I have a company which I'd like for it to hold my real estate properties for purposes of limiting liability. I am purchasing properties personally as I cannot finance them with the company yet....
Bob Malecki
Question on short sale offer on note going to auction in a week
We have a first position note on a SFR in the Seattle area which is going to auction on 11/4. There is no subordinate debt or liens on the property and there is equity. The borrowers still occupy it and have it listed...
Adam Sheren
Always start with why. And not always yours
They say you should always start with why; that what you do is not nearly as important as why you do it. The saying really plays to persistence and strong will - it reminds us to think deeply about why we do what we d...
Aaron Rickett
Enticing Listing Agent: Ethical or Not
I've been reading a book about real estate investing and the author who shall remain nameless makes a brilliant recommendation when buying REO properties. However I am unsure whether the recommendations are ethical or...