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Silver A. Value of using an real estate agent in the deal?
26 February 2012 | 36 replies

Hi BP family,

Please help me understand, why using an agent in the deal makes sense?

I have been flipping apartments for the past few years. Now I got a job as a real estate agent in a small local real estate compan...

Bao Nguyen beware: landlord insurance policies do not cover theft/vandalism
6 October 2014 | 44 replies

I got a call from my tenant yesterday that the bay window in our rental unit has been smashed in by vandalism.  I submitted a claim to Allstate, and the promptly called me to today to let me know that my landlord's po...

Jarrid Dotterer My contractor's overheads are too high. Any suggestions?
16 September 2015 | 29 replies

HI all, This is my first post for info. So I am excited to read the great responses that I know I will be receiving. Let's get started:My business involves buying cheaper houses that need a lot of work and rehabbing t...

Lisa Kattenhorn Let tenant deduct services rendered from rent?
11 December 2018 | 52 replies

Hi everyone,I have heard mixed opinions on this topic and I would love some input from all of you.  One of my tenants is a licensed electrician and is willing and able to do some small jobs for me around my new rental...

Sam Hadad Out of state Investing
8 July 2014 | 55 replies

since here in Sacramento CA , the prices are so high and there are so many cash buyer investors , that there is barley any inventory left for new investors like myself , is it smart to go ahead and buy houses fr...

Mike Williams Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, or people on disability
23 March 2015 | 57 replies

Just a tip for you all starting out… Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, bartenders etc…  If they are in the cash business, they are uncollectable.  You need to find someone with a good job that is not worth leavi...

Davido Davido Unusual Tax Question Is this money for nothing? Is it Tax Free?
16 January 2020 | 126 replies

I intend to borrow money from segregated rental income accounts that I have established for multiple parcels of apparently abandoned real estate that I control, but do not own. Does anyone know, of a law (State or Fe...

Alex Kehaya Why not low ball when you know the seller is motivated?
9 July 2020 | 88 replies

I've done a few BRRR investments and my strategy is to buy at 75% of the AVR including closing costs and repairs. I'm looking at a deal where the seller is motivated due to a 1031 exchange. I told my agent I wanted to...

Gino Barbaro Where do you see cap rates going over the next 24 months?
20 May 2016 | 86 replies

Where do you see cap rates headed in your market over the next 24 months?We just purchased a B asset at an actual 8 cap in our market.  Unfortunately, it feels as if this is the last hoorah and cap rates are only goin...