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Steven Barr Having contractors purchase on your Lowe's/Home Depot Pro Account
30 May 2023 | 11 replies

Hi BP! 
We are thinking of opening up a Pro account at Lowe's and Home Depot. They have a program where your contractors can come into the store and pick up the materials that you order. It is just billed to your acc...

Trevor J. Selling home after 1.5yrs - Will Capital Gains Tax be Excluded?
21 July 2021 | 14 replies

Hey All,
Has anyone had any success with having their capital gains tax excluded upon sale of your property after living there for only 1.5 out of the last 5 years?
In Garrett Sutton's book, "Loopholes of Real Estat...

Christopher "Bear" DeSanctis DSCR Ratio - how is NOI estimated
2 August 2024 | 10 replies

Considering that DSCR  = NOI / Debt Service and NOI = Gross income less operating expensesWhen institutions are looking at operating expenses for a new purchase, how are they calculated?  For example, if we know the g...

Mary lou L. Why everyone is cracking down on Airbnb
26 July 2016 | 13 replies

http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/22/technology/airbnb-...from the article"This week, Los Angeles started to take action against rent-controlled apartments that have been illegally converted into short-term rentals The cit...

Dan N. DSCR Loans: Is it true they DON'T allow you to make ANY renovations?
26 July 2023 | 11 replies

Just got off the phone with a lender that was interviewed recently on Dave Meyers' podcast.Had some of the best terms I have come across so far for DSCR loans.BUTThey DO NOT allow you to do ANY renovations (maximum pa...

Andy Welmers Student Rentals - utility bills?
2 February 2017 | 9 replies

In Ontario (Ottawa) people with student rentals, do you include all utilities (heat / hydro / water) in the cost for students, or do the students pay the utilities on their own (split the costs between them)?Thanks, Andy

Trey R. Seller Financing / Creative Strategies
16 April 2018 | 4 replies

I've done all conventional loans up until this point and am seeking a little input/guidance when it comes to more creative ways to finance a property.I am attempting to purchase three homes from one seller.  They are ...

Bienes Raices Final walkthrough, and "vacant" language on short sale contract
28 December 2011 | 4 replies

I've made offers on several short sales in the past but never actually bought one.

I've been told to put language in the contract to the effect of "property will be delivered vacant and all of owner/occupants' or ten...

John Jabson flip with 3 people?
15 January 2013 | 8 replies

Flipping a home with an investment from 3 guys, 2 of which have extensive background in construction. All 3 people would be active in the rehab.

Anyone ever done it? It would seem to be helpful, especially when eve...

Sean Brennan Should a trust be used in a wholesale transaction
16 February 2013 | 8 replies

So, Will Barnard suggests using a trust for wholesale transactions in the BP summit audio. He mentioned that he would be the trustee and the end buyer would be the beneficiary. This is the only place I have heard of...