Justin Hunt
Out of state investing from CA
Any out of state , while living in California investors out there? How do the tax laws impact you here?
Here's a specific, the state that I invest in, SC, enables you to secure individual properties by individual LLC...
Sara Easterbrook
Is BP Pro worth it for Canadians? Are the tools adaptable for the Canadian Markets?
Hi! I have been toying with becoming a Pro Member but as a Canadian, I am wondering if the tools, education and everything else BP has to offer adaptable to the Canadian Markets. For instance, the Rent Estimator etc...
Nadia White
Memorandum of Affidavit - A must to protect yourself
If there is a lesson I have learned in REI it is that you cannot trust all the people you are working with. I used to be a very trusting person and went by "gut feeling" that people wouldn't pull a fast on me.That has...
Tara Ballenger
FHA downsizing rule?
Have any of you come across FHA’s supposed rule that you can’t buy a 2-4 unit property if the unit you plan to owner occupy is significantly smaller than the residence you currently own or are moving from? What are th...
Alex Zuroff
Starting Out Nuts and Bolts - Checking account
I understand that I need to have separate checking/savings accounts for my REI activities for a variety of reasons. If I'm not going to be using an LLC to start, does that account need to be a true "business" account,...
Derek Tuohy
Private Money Lender, Scam?
I have 2 projects that I need financing for. I bought two rental properties with cash. One I need delayed financing on, and the other im looking to finance purchase amount plus rehab, then into a mortgage. I reache...
Tracy Meyers
Deal Analysis, Tenant Placement, and the Cleveland Rental Market
Hi BP Community,I'm looking at a deal in Cleveland, Ohio and am unfamiliar with the area and its rental market. I'm wondering if there's anyone with experience investing there that can shed some light on a few questio...
Arnie Guida
No Children Allowed For Showings
I recently requested a rental application for a 4plex near mine, and on it it read "Adults Only Please" regarding showings.I can't tell you how much I've always wanted to do this...I mean, you've just spent a boatload...
Lance H.
Real estate vs. Stocks
Hi everyone,
I realize this has been discussed before about which one is better and I think the general concensus is both.
I am writing an economic paper on this topic where I plan to compare the two, so what I am lo...
Trey Wilcox
Water Submeter Recommendation
Hello BP community!
I work for a redevelopment company and have been tasked with researching what the best water submeter would be for a project we're working on that will have 35-40 accounts. We would pay the main...