Adam Allard
Why is CapEx not a part of operating expenses?
I'm reading an article, Top 21 Real Estate Investing Terms and Returns with Formulas, on some basic terminology. The author goes over what operating expenses are and lists examples, and everything seems normal expect ...
Nick Crider
First time Buy/Holder
Hey BP community! My name is Nick Crider. Short pertinent bio: I am one of those guys who can do just about anything I put my hand to. However the other side of that coin is often the curse of underperformance as I ha...
Spencer Pillera
Orlando Real Estate Investing
I'm thinking about starting my investing journey in Orlando, FL. I'm relocating from Minneapolis, MN so i'm not familiar with the ins and outs of the city. Who are the best agents, and where are the best neighborhoods...
Alex Shaughnessy
Accidentally double insured properties twice. Can I get a refund?
Hey BP,due to some very poor communication, I got an insurance policies on 5 duplexes. This is because I was told that my current policy had relapsed. If I can prove to the other company that these properties were, in...
Victor Nguyen
Should I Be Worried About Interest Rates?
I’m a first time real estate investor that is about to sign off on a duplex for lease. As we all know, interest rates have been very high these past years (7.5%-7.7%), and there are rumors that the FED are looking to ...
Eric Hulstrand
Farm land vs. Rental apartments
Hey All,I have kind of a unique question.I recently inherited, free and clear, 90 acres of great farm land. I also currently own 20 units of apartments (12 unit and 2x4-plexes). I am quite in debt on my rental real e...
Doug Koeser
Eviction letter
Does anyone have a good formal eviction letter they can post or send me for a residential condo? I have sent a 5 Day Notice to Pay or Quit this week. Thank you!
Craig Kleffman
Pay Off Cheap Auto Loan Or Hold The Cash
Hi, So, unique accounting and finance question for the group I think. We owe $22,000 on our 2014 minivan. We borrowed the money at 1.9% interest. The monthly payment is $630. We have three years left on the miniva...
Dave Hurka
Primary residence to rental after move, should I?
I have a home I've owned for a few years. Have built up +$100k in appreciation, have about $150k in equity. It was built in the 1950's and was remodeled before I moved in. It is a single family home, and I feel like t...
Julie Engelien
1st Offer Ever: What I've Learned
Yesterday we made our FIRST OFFER EVER on what could have been our first home-- a duplex in an up and coming neighborhood of our favorite city, full of major house hacking opportunity. From crunching our numbers with ...