Matthew Crane
How will building RV/Boat storage impact my W2 taxes
I'll make it quick. My W2 income is >$550k/year, if I build an RV/Boat storage facility, will my storage business expenses/losses be able to reduce my W2 taxable income? Or do I have to have REPs status for this si...
Brian Peter Griffiths
28 years old, had big success in stock market. RE advice needed.
Here is my story sorry it is long. Scroll to the end for the TLDR.5 years ago I was working 15 hours a day, 6 days a week managing a restaurant in the DC area. I became obsessed with frugality and the Stock Market dur...
Matt Brooks
Natural Gas Furnace Risks
Good afternoon BiggerPockets!
I am closing on my second buy and hold property within the next week. Currently the property utilizes Natural Gas for furnace, water heater, oven, and cooktop. The furnace is 18 years old...
Sam Leon
How do you deal with "HIGH END JUNK" when renovating a home for rental?
When renovating a home for rental purposes I tend to go with works, nothing too fancy, nothing too complicated, nothing too loud.I recently purchased a REO that comes with lots of things that are probably worth some m...
Markeilsha R.
Negotiating the forgiveness of a 2nd mortgage (non foreclosure)
Hello,I'm working a sub2 deal in PA where the owners are eager to move and willing to sell the property for what they owe. The property is in excellent condition (only 9yrs old), they just would like to get it off th...
Marco G.
Lenders to Allow AirBnB Income for Qualification
Lenders to allow Airbnb income on mortgage forms
By Laura Kusisto
Published: Feb 8, 2018 9:49 a.m. ET
Homeowners soon will be able to count income they earn from Airbnb Inc. rentals on applications for refinance loa...
Marco G.
Lenders to Allow AirBnB Income
Lenders to allow Airbnb income on mortgage forms
By Laura Kusisto
Published: Feb 8, 2018 9:49 a.m. ET
Homeowners soon will be able to count income they earn from Airbnb Inc. rentals on applications for refinance loa...
Shaun Sullivan
the new guy from Keedysville, MD
Hi, I'm an actuarial analyst from Washington county, MD, working in Frederick. It's 3am, so I guess I'm supposed to be getting pumped by watching a late-night real estate guru infomercial... but no, here I am joining...
Steve Balinski
Make tenants remove snow or hire a company?
Hello, here is my scenario.For those if you in northern states, for smaller multi-unit (2-6) when it snows, do you tell tenants to shovel their own snow, or pay a maintenance company?Lease says I will take care of sno...
Account Closed
Contractor pricing - negotiating jobs
Let me preface this post by stating I am the type of person that will negotiate at McDonalds. I have no issues asking to see if I can get a better deal or save a buck. I'm pro negotiation. That said, I have been both ...