Tyler Speelman
2nd home and STR income tax
Hey BP,Purchasing a 2nd home with 2nd home mortgage, but using the home as a STR. 1. Can I use depreciation of the home to offset rental income gains? 2.How do I take advantage of tax deductions if purchased as a 2nd ...
Brian Kempler
Notes sourced from contractors and suppliers?
John Schaub talks about some ways he sources notes, including the following:---12. Major appliance, carpet salesman, etc.14. Home repair contractors15. Building supply16. Roofers17. Pool contractors18. The courthouse-...
Alex Get
Why is LLC Investment property Insurance so High?
In my name I have some investment properties which are from 4Bed/2Ba SFH to Duplex and all of them are rental property, the coverage is replacement value and the highest property insurance among these are $735. Now...
Joe T.
Hard money loan vs Conventional loan - out of state investing
Hey guys - I'm planning to to purchase my first investment property this year and am planning to invest out of state.I've heard advice about working with a lender from the state where the property is because they woul...
Elena Koyun
Property Management Company charging bogus fees
Hello,
The story: my friend has a house that she wanted to rent out. She was afraid to do it by herself even though I told her I will help to manage. She hired a management company. Everything was fine for a few week...
Steve Kresse
REOs skipping the MLS
I have seen a few REO properties that have been sold without ever being listed on the MLS. I'm just wondering how they are doing this. I have watched the properties go to sheriff sale and the bank take possession of i...
Jerry Lill
Can an HOA determine what I can park inside my garage?
This is specifically related to a single family house. No shared walls. Enclosed garage.
I, a boat owner, am looking to buy a house and I read this in their bylaws:
"Each dwelling constructed within the Subdivision ...
Wesley Sherow
Self-Managing as an Owner; A Secret Agent's Advice
Bigger Pockets Community,I wanted to share a bit of advice I got a while back that's common knowledge for some, but a good tip for others just starting out. When you purchase your first investment properties and you d...
Diane G.
How long to write up a lease, am I being unreasonable
All - I want to hear your opinion... Thank you in advance....
I have a PM that I have worked with for 10 years now... Every time I have a rental turn over, I asked for her help to fill the vacancy....
She is dependa...
Ashish Wa
Help with Lease questions
Hello I have a question. So on the lease, is it good to have just me as the landlord if the property is jointly owned by my spouse and I ? Any pros and cons of just having me as the landlord ? Or it's better to have b...