Philip Hy
Are accountants are worth it? Change my mind.
While I greatly respect accountants, I want someone to explain why they're worth the fee for 90% of buy and hold investors. This year my refund was $3,800. My total tax prep fee was approx $4,200 (not unusual if you a...
Vicki Gleitz
Rags to Riches Stories
I love to hear rags to riches [and rags moving up to riches] stories and I would love to hear yours. YES, YOURS!
Michael Florence
Getting a Mortage for First Rental Property, and More
Hi everyone!I am new to this forum and to property investment and am interested in starting. I have been doing some preliminary research, and the real estate in Texas seemspretty worth investing. What do you think? I ...
Jason Hatcher
Travel nurses ready to invest in Florida
Hey everyone. My girlfriend and I are new to BP and have a unique situation. We have been travel nurses the past few years and are looking to start investing in some properties. We are originally from Kentucky, but...
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...
Steven J.
Multi-family: verifying numbers
I've located a multiplex in my area but I'm not sure where to locate the information needed when investing in multi-family units. For example, is the selling agent going to have the information necessary to figure out...
Daigo Kurosaki
How can I get over my fear of out-of-state investing?
Hello BP, I'm going to buy my first out-of-state rental property (MFR), since the numbers don't make sense for where I live (Los Angeles). However, I'm so afraid that I am going to be scammed and lose all my money, th...
Luis Pereiro
Screening Issues: Unresponsive landlords and dealing with "The Work Number" for VOE
Hello, I'm going through my first screening process with potential tenants. I have come across a couple issues. One poor applicant is having both. I have tried multiple times to reach the property management company. ...
Braden Hobbs
Tenant is not paying utility bills
Hey all,We have a property in Greeley, CO and found out the tenant has not paid their utilities for the past 3 months and gas will be shut off today if they don't pay at least half of the bill today.This is our first ...
Phil Petite
Marketing to Buyers
I have several turn-key properties that are cash flowing and I'd like to liquidate them soon, but am having difficulty trying to market them to buyers. I have a website and use some social media, but are there other o...