Jon Hyatt
Pre Foreclosure Scripts for Subject To cold calling
I am going through public notices, finding pre foreclosures in my area and want to start calling on some to feel out the owners. What are some soft scripts you use when calling for the first time? I of course don't wa...
Michael S.
Sound strategy going forward?
My ultimate buy & hold plan is to buy 1 property at a time, the difference is I plan on living in the first 2. then after that find and pay off my personal property. I plan taking out the equity out after each o...
Suzette Rovelsky
New England - Insurance Considerations
Hello, I'm planning on buying a house in New Hampshire or Vermont. If you own in the New England area, what other damage coverage do you cover for besides flood damage? What do you pay for your insurance annually?
Max Bailey
Seller financed underwriting made easy
Just wondering how many people out there are trying to understand Dodd Frank and the "Ability to repay" standard that is required for all owner-occupied home loans. I've been having conversations with investors from ...
Aaron Christensen
Finding A Great Deal In An Inflated Market
Hello BPI wanted to share a success story in finding a great deal in an inflated market. I live in a state where there are tons of investors from around the country, and around the world frankly. A lot of money come...
Tiprin Lujan
Net Operating Loss or Suspended Passive Loss?
Last year I had rental losses totaling -$15,727 and unemployment income of $4,500. TurboTax combined the two which resulted in an AGI of $-11,227. It indicated I took the standard deduction and put the full -$15,727 l...
Victor Tofilski
Should I cash out re finance
I bought my first house (Duplex) last January. My rate is 6.625%. I was planning on combining the 3 strategies of brrrr, house hacking and sneaky rental strategy. I’m currently looking to buy my next primary residence...
Adwait G.
San Jose: Permit requirement for deck+patio cover?
Hello!I have looked at the San Jose codes but did not find a clear answer to the following question. Please let me know if any of you have a clue :)Does the San Jose city require a permit for the below two structures?...
Carole G.
Retirement cushion
Wondering if those who have retired on real estate have a recommendation for how much cash flow is a safe cushion above their living expenses? Do you think $100/door per month is enough? I will also have a $1000/doo...
Nancy Molinari
Brookline area
My fellow owners/investors in the area of Brookline Village or Coolidge Corner area of Boston - what is the best way to locate rentals without having to go through a realtor for apartment rentals in that area?