Amanda H.
Can I be forced to accept Section 8?
I am located in Oregon, first time landlord. Our open house is tomorrow and someone has already mentioned they have Section 8 vouchers. My understanding is that it is an opt-in program? But that conflicts with the fac...
Benny Gelbendorf
Market choosing metrics
Hi BP community,At the moment I'm struggling with the market analysis phase.In the beginning I research states at macro level and choose the strongest states by a metrics I've compiled (crime rate, employment diversit...
Aliosha Gonzalez
best way to pay for closing cost when buying together
My fiance and I are buying a home. She is the only one on the loan but we plan to be both on title. We will be splitting the closing cost.
What would the best way be to pay for the closing cost?
1. Should I give m...
Sandy Hu
Joshua Tree deal analyses
The deal involves 2 properties on one lot. Both properties are in Joshua Tree area and run as AirBnb.Property 1: this is the main house on the lot. Last full year gross is 72k.Property 2: the original owner put anothe...
David Ptak
Bigger pockets calculator question
Hi folks. I'm hoping others out there would benefit from the answer to this question and that someone out there may have some insight. I'm using the bigger pockets house flipping calculator and I'm trying to determine...
David Jonsson
unlicensed activity
I got a letter from Wisconsin Department of Professional Services Division of Legal Services & Compliance. They received a complaint from someone on my direct mail list of probate properties. My marketing lett...
Kevin Hill
This is Not the Real Estate Environment for Rookie Investors
I don't want to announce the sky is falling and be a Debbie Downer, but in my opinion, now is NOT the time to be investing in real estate for rookie investors, especially flips. I keep seeing a lot of posts from newbi...
Nicholas Aiola
Ask me (a CPA) anything about taxes relating to real estate
Hey, guys!I've been on BP for about 7 months now and I have quickly learned two things:There is no better place than BP to talk real estateThe wealth of information on BP is immeasurableI've read and learned quite a l...
Angela Fadahunsi
Newbie Investor, planning to get started in DFW area
Hello BP family!!!I'm excited to be a part of the BP family. I've been a member for a while now, finally ready to get into real estate investing. My husband and I are very excited, absorbing as much info online and ...
Bryan Danger
Exit Strategy/What's your "number"?
I spend a bit of time reading and contributing to different forums... Real Estate, FIRE/Early Retirement, Sailing, Overlanding - and every time I come here to BP I'm left wondering why the discussions/goals I see on ...