Bobby Thompson
Data Sources
Hey Folks, Data nerd here. Looking for as many publicly available (free) real estate data sets as I can get my hands on. I'm also interested in curated reports or data that may be related to the real estate market (Co...
Paul Papamarkos
Tax penalty on sale of property
Hello BPI was wondering if anyone has heard of a tax penalty incurred if you sell a real estate property in under 5 years? Thank youPaul
Tanya Robson
Protection from seller changing VTB terms during due diligence?
Wanted to find out if anyone has advice on structuring owner financing. Once an offer is accepted with these terms and the due diligence period is entered-what happens if the owner wants to change their financing term...
Marc Doolittle
Insurance Riders (Add-Ons) - which ones?
I am comparing a few quotes for rental properties Insurance. These are single family housing. Does anyone get these add-ons?Building Ordinance
Reversal of Sewer/DrainsCourse of ConstructionFreezingMoldThanks for an...
Brian Prudden
Help with next step
Ok BP I need your advice I have bought a 3 family and now I am buying a personal home. So I am looking for the next stepFirst I am going to the bank and get a line of credit. Next ether use hard money to buy a sfr ...
Leigh Jones
Need advice on Buy&Hold duplex
Seeking advice. There's a duplex for sale, but the seller is not motivated to sell below market value. If we pay market value, we will still cash flow $300/door. Both units have renters; one that's been there 3 ye...
Paul M.
Accepting rent via credit card
What is the best way for a landlord to get setup to be able to accept credit card payments for rent? Volume will be very low but sometimes if it means getting rent minus ee that is better than nothing. Paypal? Int...
Glenn McCullough
Investment Property Down Payment Financing with Business Partner
Similar questions have been asked on this forum before, but I'm still not clear on the correct path forward. My situation is currently the following: -My business partner, Jon, and I are looking to purchase our secon...
Mike Colucci
Calculating ROI on a first investment property using a HEL
Hi all. I need some help. I have a condo that is payed off and I want to take out a home equity loan to use as a down payment on my first investment property. The property appraiser's website says my condo's "Just/Mar...
Shanequa J.
When is the interest paid reported
Home Depot and Lowes sometimes offers 0% interest in paid in full within a certain time frame. Let's say I financed something when the offer was not available. How would I report the interest paid in 2012 when the pro...