Julie Park
Using security deposit?
This is my first multi family property and one of the tenants are moving out early. I found another tenants but I am unsure if i could use security deposit (from the tenants who are moving out) to pay for deep cleanin...
Kyle Mendez
FHA Refinance Question (CA)
Hey BP -I'm new to investing and can't quite grasp when a good time to refinance is, so bear with me..I purchased my first and only property 2 years ago with an FHA loan and have a question about refinancing.Details:P...
Ben Bakhshi
Planted a peach tree at my 4-plex
Here is a blog post I wrote up on my adventures planting a peach tree t about it. http://activerei.com/post/52952669989/planting-fruit-trees-at-rental-properties
In short:
It was fun and cheap and helped reduce some...
John Thedford
How Much Security Deposit Is "Enough"? One Month? More?
After having recently being burned by a tenant that didn't pay the last months rent I decided to raise my security deposits. Previously, I was charging one months rent amount. Now I am charging about $500-$600 over th...
Karen F.
Recommend inexpensive but good 1031 exchange company?
Planning on doing our first 1031 exchange. Can anyone recommend an inexpensive company that will do it correctly? We are in CT, but I think that the company can be anywhere in the country. It's a very simple exchan...
Chance Stein
Due on sale LLC Transfer Potential Workaround
Hey BP! I have been working on potential strategies and tactics for buying owner occupied and moving to an LLC later down the road. In my research and brainstorming I have run into the issue of the "Due on Sale Clause...
Bart Blair
Rehab Priorities That Add Most Forced Appreciation (ARV)
My son and I are going to buy a property that he will live in for a year while we prep it to be a rental. We're looking for something off-market that is liveable but needs work. What are the things we should prioritiz...
Desteni Barnes
LOC down payment on a convention loan
Hi All,I am new to investing and ready to start actively looking for properties. I have access to a LOC but I am wondering if I can use the LOC as a down payment on a conventional loan or not. I am trying to avoid a H...
Joshua Dorkin
Fannie, Freddie may tap U.S. Treasury for $51 bln
http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSTRE50P7EG20090126
And they'll ask for more again soon . . . slippery slope, people
Mary Jay
How long should I lease for it to qualify for the 1031 exchange
Hi guys,
In order to qualify for a 1031 exchange,
1) how long is the property needs to be rented?
2) does the rental income need to be reported on taxes for a certain period of time ? (O sense it probably will b...