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My boyfriend and I are closing on our first property soon which is a duplex where we will be living in one side and renting out the other. I am stumped as to if it is worth it to get a business bank account or just op...
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A tenant of mine has an out-of-town “friend” that regularly visits him. Earlier this week, they (tenant and friend) told me that her parents would be in the area for a few days. They then asked if it would be ok for t...
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Hello Fellow BP Members!
I am new to real estate investing and just working on my first rental property! I am glad to join the great BP community as I LOVE the podcast :) I want to learn everything about REI ...
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Greetings BP,my name is Stephen, currently residing in the Northern Virginia area. I am a newbie, finally "jumping" into the world of real estate after many months of deliberation and addiction to BP Podcast. My wife ...
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Hello there! My name is Kevin, and I am looking to get into Real Estate. I am 21 years old turning 22 next month! I have 2 kids and I am set to be married in a few months. I know this sounds young and financially cra...
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Hello there! I have been learning REI for the past year. I am pursuing my first fix and flip or rental this year. However I am not in the best position. I am building credit currently and I am unemployed. I am a stay ...
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Hello Everyone,
If I am lease-optioning a home I control to a tenant buyer, who has the responsibility for maintenance? Does the tenant-buyer take responsibility for those costs and issues, or do I as the own...
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Hey guys, Just wanted to seek advice when it comes to acquiring rentals and coming up with the down payment. Recently got my first house under contract that's already cash flowing, but having issues with trying to clo...
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Hello, Bigger Pockets!I live in VA, but I’m considering investing in OH. I need to create an LLC, which I was going to do in Ohio.I would like to talk to a CPA about it. What is your advice for finding a reliable CPA?...
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My current tenant is breaking the lease 3 months early. I've agreed to charge him half month's rent to break the lease and I want it paid independently of the security deposit. He's refusing to do so and wants me to u...