Mark Frattini
Tenant was “gifted” a dog
My property manager contacted me to let me know a tenant in one of my duplexes has been given a dog. They asked me if I would consider collecting a 200.00 pet deposit and 25.00 a month for pet rent or if I wanted to e...
Riley Harrison
Looking to get started in Newport News/ Norfolk
Hello all, I am looking to get started in real estate in the Hampton roads area. I’ve done a lot of reading, watched lots of BP podcasts and am ready to take the next step. I was curious to know any tips or best strat...
Vitaliy Merkulov
Require applicant to give access to their social media accounts?
When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...
Gary Fox
Ownership by Contributed Capital vs by Tax Capital Accounts in small syndications
Found this site looking for a JD or CPA (or JD/CPA) to answer one question. Sole manager for these (small, < 2.5M in investor funds max) syndications has been convinced by his CPA that the only IRS-compliant metho...
Andrey Grebenetsky
Newbie from Dallas, TX - buy a duplex or a fourplex?
Wanted to post this to introduce myself and run my logic past people who have more experience than me. Feel like I don't know what I don't know yet so it would be good to see holes poked in my logic here:Hi everyone! ...
Michael Bailey
Newbie from Las Vegas - Hey BP Family!!
Hey BP Community,Thank you for taking the time to check out my post. My wife & I are new to Las Vegas, we are both former accountants from NY.We’ve always wished about investing in REAL ESTATE & read books abo...
Ozzy B.
Investment Ideas, deed Investing, HML, MFR
Hello Everyone at BP.
I have been reading, researching real estate investments and strategies for many years. For the past few months, I've been hooked on BP. The thing I like the most on this forum is people help...
Yury James
Mislead, Help with financing and for a 2 unit with violation
I've been a longtime lurker, but this is my first venture and post, really need help/advice.I've been under contract to purchase a 2 flat in the Jeff/Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, it was a not approved short s...
Justin K.
Alternate Asset Protection Strategy
So I am wondering if this is a legitimate asset protection strategy and would highly value any mortgage lenders or attorneys opinions. I haven't heard this discussed before.My wife and I own several properties. I ha...
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Weird, weird, weird landlord behavior.
I came across a "for rent" sign, called, and subsequently rented from a guy after he agreed to repair some things, or pay for items and I'll repair them. The apartment looked rough upon initial inspection, but appear ...