Christopher Giannino
Due Diligence Regarding Solar Panels
I'm not all that familiar when it comes to the purchasing/selling of homes that have solar panels. As an agent, I'm starting to see more and more properties in my area be listed with solar panels so I'd liked to gain...
Ryan Morgan
Gathering Funds to Purchase an Established Business
Good evening! My question is what funding sources are out there, alternative or conventional, that would allow two people to buy an established banquet/catering business before it goes out of business? It’s a very suc...
Jennifer W.
Depreciation on primary home when only renting out a portion as STR for 3 months
I am working with an EA to handle my 2022 taxes. I rented out the upper portion of my primary home as an STR for 3 months in 2022. I would like to write off some improvements made to this area of the home to get it re...
Mary Chen
Any tips on how to prepare yourself to bid on tax sale properties
I recently came upon a blog about tax sale properties and it seems like a really good way to find some hidden diamonds. I understand that the bidder is fully responsible for doing all the research on a property that i...
Nathan Gesner
Emotional Support Chickens? Is this allowed?
I already know what the law says about this. Do you?WSET: Brookneal family fighting to keep emotional support chickens.https://wset.com/news/local/brookneal-family-fighting-keep-their-emotional-support-chickens-mental...
Tamas Z.
Cell Tower Lease Implications question (easement, etc.)
Hi all,I wanted to put a question out there, since I know some of you have more experience than I do on this.My property came with a cell phone tower. That was really convenient, because of the reliable source of inco...
Aaron Linden
Smart Home Upgrades for Rental
I have a rental that is available near a college (typically students occupy this). I am wondering what people think of the value of 'smart upgrades'. Has anyone done any testing or research on doing some smart home up...
Fernando Salazar
Home Staging as a selling strategy
Dear BiggerPockets Friends:My first flip is a 4/2, 2900 soft single family home. I rehabbed it really nice in the interior. Bought it for 315k, and have been trying to sell for over 420k, to keep a 20k margin.This hou...
Julio Gonzalez
The Importance of Land Valuation
Did you know that it can be very beneficial to get a land valuation BEFORE you buy a property?
We all know that land does not depreciate as it can never be “used up”. When buying a property, the purchase price is spl...
Ray Trounday
Retail property analysis
All,
I am looking for some guidance on market evaluation of a retail space in Santa Cruz County. The property is currently operated as a Foster Freeze and is generating $3200/mo or $38,400 annually in rent. The te...