Kimberly H.
Out of state, sight unseen, wants to pay a years worth of rent in advance...
Just listed my house for rent Saturday. Got a 3rd call today from an out of state tenant who now says she wants to rent my house, sight unseen, and offered to pay a years worth of rent upfront with a $100/mo (6%) dis...
Amnaya A.
Is cash-flow considered a demerit for tax purposes?
My buyer's agent continually tells me that I should not worry about a positive cash flow to back-calculate an offer. Why? Because you don't want to show income (of cash flow) on your tax return, or else you'll be taxe...
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SFH vs DUPLEX in Indianapolis
I am looking into buying rental property and have learned the basic pros and cons of buying a Duplex vs a Single Family Home. I am curious to know what investors in the Indianapolis area think about this. What is in...
Mario Delegato
First Deal Analysis Help
Hi BP! My girlfriend and I are beginning our RE investment journey with a multifamily house hack. We have a potential deal we would like to get feedback on — all advice/feedback welcome and appreciated :) We are conv...
Sam Erickson
Bringing Agents On Under My Brokers License
Hi Everyone,
I'm a Wisconsin broker and currently operate my realty company to just do my own deals. I do the occasionally buy or sell for family or friends but for the most part just broker my own deals.
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Kevin Zhang
3D Printed Houses - will we see housing price plummeting?
Hi BP CommunityI kept reading the news that 3D printed houses are taking off (first in NYC, now in TX). See below link. How is this going to affect the house price? And what actions should we take now? https://www.goo...
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How much does hiring a title company cost?
Is hiring a title company necessary for my first deal? How much is hiring a title company?Do i hire a title company when i get a deal under contract or before or when i close the deal?Thanks.
Ben Nelson
4 unit investment questions
Hey all first post here. So in short who I am, I am 23 just graduated college, ive worked for my families heating oil business since I was 16 and have spent the majority of my free time working with my dad on his rent...
Scott Pigman
Obligatory 2% Rule Post: Origins, 50% rule, and interest rates
I believe that it's in the BP charter that every member is required to start a thread about either the 2% rule or the 50% rule at some time. So here's mine.Does anyone know when and where the 2% rule was first stated?...
Jay Sheth
Buying houses greater than 100 years old
hi
When buying turnkey property is it ok to buy property which built 100 years ago ? I plan to keep these rentals for another 30 years at least so wondering how age of house matters