Josh Wallace
The new tax plan, good or bad for "passive" investors
I just read this article and would like to get the opinion from those that currently have investment properties. How do you all see the new tax plan affecting your taxation?https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017...
Jessica Penaflor
First home turning to rental property but needs a new roof
Hello! I want to turn out first home to a rental property but needs a new roof. For tax purposes later, can we claim the roof? Do we need to be making cashflow in the property to claim the roof under depreciation each...
Corey Dutton
Leadership at BlackRock Chosen Based on Merit and Not Pedigree
Founded in 1988, BlackRock is an investment management company that started out as part of Blackstone Group. Within ten years of going public in 1999, BlackRock became the world’s largest asset manager.
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Art Maydan
Furnace Filter Size
My furnace filter sticks out 5 inches like this:http://tinypic.com/r/xo0bx1/9Should I replace them with a 16x20x1 or is there supposed to be some sticking out?Also, the top floor of my duplex has the furnace in the at...
Chris K.
WWBPD: Tile or Prefab Tub Surround in remodeled bathroom?
So I'm completely gutting a bathroom in a C rental and looking for thoughts on what kind of tub surround to put in for longevity and the least maintenance. I saw HD/Lowes sells prefabricated tub kits but I've never pe...
Howard L Weinstock
Flips & SSA: Strategies to avoid earned income but still REI
I did first flip in '17, at which time the CPA & I agreed to draw SSA at 66.5 yoa. Now, in '18 with 1 rental, he says 62 yoa in '19, if no earned income (to avoid tax on SSA. I have unearned income from military...
Josh Sellers
Multi-family coin op or app based washers and dryers
Hey All, I have a value add opportunity here to get a coin op or app pay based washer and dryer into a multi-family I'm looking at buying. Are there any recommended brands for longevity or ease of use? I've never mana...
Jerremy Newsome
Should I invest in a title company
Hey everyone! I hope you're doing well. I hope I am posting this in the right forum topic. Anyway, here's the SUPER quick run down. I met a Real Estate Agent who is 29 (I am 28) and he's doing REALLY well for himself ...
Kyle Merritt
FHA 203k loan for rental property
Hello BP peeps, I'm new to real estate investing and looking to purchase my first property. I'm thinking about using an FHA 203K loan to help with the rehabilitation costs and security of the loan(fixed interest rate,...
Mary Jay
What questions do you ask your tenant aplicants?
What questions are you asking prospective tenants?Here is my list.Please add what else you guys are asking.How many people in your family?---income-Longevity at job-Are you laid off currently or fur lowed?-Renting now...