Bryan Martin
10 Traits to Look for in a CPA
Lately, I've seen a lot of real estate investors asking what qualities to look for when hiring a CPA on Bigger Pockets and hope this post will provide some insight into what to look for whether you're looking for a CP...
Tyler Lucas
Should I operate under a company name?
I have reached the point where I have started to create and compile the essential documents that I will need for acquiring and managing future properties. To follow Brandon Turner's advice, I want to get business card...
Johnathan Kwon
Second investment: should I or shouldn't I
Hi everyone, I am strongly considering my second investment to be a VA loan for a multifamily home in or around Seattle. I've been approved for an 800K loan, which would put me at a 45% debt to income ratio. Zero down...
Chris Troutner
Private Lending Restrictions in Maryland
I have a private lender lined up for a flip in Hagerstown, MD. Was going to do a Promissory Note secured by a mortgage. Since all of my investing has been outside the state of MD, I wanted to have a local attorney r...
Rodolfo Diaz
Paying "Rent" as an Owner
Does it ever make sense to pay "rent" in a multifamily in which you are an owner/occupant? I am curious how an owner-occupied unit shows a rent history if the owner does not pay rent.Is there ever a business justifica...
Leslie Zhang
Executing Repairs, and Working with Contractors...
Hello,
I've been analyzing many repair estimates, and contractor bids. It seems repairs can be estimated on the age of the home, and the square footage.
However my question is - How do I decide which materials (base...
Tom Server
Property managent payment
Question.. so im closing today on the 29th. Im purchasing a triplex with tenants. Rents due on the 1st. This property has a PM.. Does payment for the PM get taking out of the first rents im getting?
Patrice Boenzi
Real Estate Changes due to the Coronavirus
These are difficult times and it seems things are changing quickly. Under the Stay Home order Realtors are considered essential employees. However, not all Realtors are showing properties and operating at full throttl...
Sawyer Smith
Historic renovation deals. Too good to be true?
We in the past year we have had 2 pretty incredible deal come our way. They are both historic renovations on large (50k+ Sq Ft) buildings that are solid structure. Because sign over the state and federal historical ta...
Tyler Jordison
"First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts" Tax Deduction Question
Hey All, I just learned about something called a "First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts" that Iowa offers. This is essentially a tool to get the younger generation to move from renting to buying by offering a tax dedu...