Rachel Pivonka
Seasoning Period
We are working on buying our first rental property using the BRRR (buy,rehab,refinance,rent) in Knoxville TN. I am concerned about this "seasoning period" some people have mentioned where a bank will not finance the p...
Srini Murthy
Investment property in Ohio - No RPD
I am looking at an investment property in Ohio. This is an off-market deal and there is no Residential Property Disclosure form for the property. Is this normal ? Anybody have experience buying without that? Pros and ...
John Malone
Clearing Up Confusion: A Common Question on STR and REPS
We hear many real estate investors assuming that their new portfolio of STRs is setting them up nicely for Real Estate Professional Status and thus will help convert their portfolio of long term rentals to nonpassive....
Ben Lee
Using LLC to offset Rental income against Active income (W2/Capital gains)
From my research, I understood that my rental property paper losses could offset my W2 income/capital gains if: (1) my AGI is under $150k, (2) the property is a short-term rental, or (3) I have a Real Estate Professio...
Corbett Brasington
Delayed Financing Closing Costs?
I am pursing the BRRRR methods and delayed financing looks like a better option than cash back refinance. So that I can properly estimate my costs and fees. What are the typical closing costs when you do delayed fin...
Joe Bourguignon
MF Analysis questions using Steve Berges' analysis tool
Hey, all! I'm trying to get myself set up with some analysis tools for MF investments, and I really like the "Value Play" model that Berges has in his "Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartments". I understand wh...
Lori H.
Tax Issues of sale of Estate property of an elderly relative
My Grandmother owns a home near Issaquah, Washington. She has owned it 50+ years and is now going to move into a care facility because of her health issues. She has rented out the home to family members for 1 year and...
Luis Pereiro
Need help requesting City/County to install a sewer line??
Hello BPI have rentals in an older neighborhood which is connected to the city sewer line, except for 1 street. Not sure why that is. I happen to have 2 of my rentals on that street. I've spoken to a few of the neighb...
Charlie Moore
Applications... Showings..... NEED HELP. Newbie
Starting to get more homes under my belt. I own in a rough neighborhoodwhat criteria should i have to apply for urban properties in somewhat bad areas? Criteria for rough neighborhoods.....?What should i judge an appl...
Jason Malabute
RULES WHEN INVESTING IN INDIANAPOLIS
I heard that you should be following the rules below when investing in Indianapolis:High Income is good for Fix and Flip but not Cash Flow.Rule 1: Household Median Income should be between 40-70K. As you go higher, yo...