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Trying to decide on building a duplex or find single family home to rent. I have a small construction company so I could keep cost down. Anyone been in this situation before?
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Does anyone have any experience providing a property manager with a procedure manual? For example, if a property becomes vacant in winter I expect you to turn the water off and check the heat every 3 days?
I bought my first investment last year and successfully rented it in 15 days. I felt like I found a good renter so all is set and what can go wrong till the renter slipped in the patio. She said it was a rainy day and...
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Under California foreclosure law, can a vendor place a mechanics lien on a home for work performed for the prior owner after the foreclosure sale and the recording (perfecting) of the deed? The new owner has not auth...
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Hello fellow BP members, My name is Lenard. I am a young newbie who has been following all of the BP resources almost daily. I just want to express gratitude to the site owners for creating this great site. A little a...
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Hello,
I'm Mike from Richmond, VA. I've lurked around here a while. Over the past 10 years I've gone back and forth as to whether I wanted to take the dive and I think I've finally convinced myself I do and the tim...
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Hey everyone,What are your thoughts on an active multifamily investor getting a broker or residential real estate license? I am fairly young and could potentially leverage it to produce capital, but am also wondering ...
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I am buying a small house that is a first home for me and my wife. We started shopping a little late and finally singed all our paperwork for the agreement in September. We were told that usually closing for an all ca...
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Why Louisville and Southern Indiana are Becoming the Hottest Spots for Investment in 2024
If you’ve been paying attention to the real estate market lately, you might have noticed that Louisville and Southern Indiana ...
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Cost segs unlock these savings, but the losses won't offset your ordinary income from your job unless you are an RE Pro.
Here's how to think about RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS:RE Pro ...