Mindy Bowden
HVAC - replace now or later?
The HVAC on one of my rental properties is nearing the end of its life. It currently still works but I can see it dying this summer or by next summer. I can't decide whether to just go ahead and replace it or if I sho...
Gurjot Grewal
About to close on my first deal. Just had a sewer scope done. Is this a concern ?
77 feet, cast iron and clay pipe. Home is built in 1952 on a slab. Findings are "Typical Root Intrusion", "Openings or inconsistencies noted in sewer line, signs of settling" recommendations are regular inspection and...
Aram Jawad
Real Estate Prices in Columbus Ohio
Earlier this morning, I was reading an article about the Columbus housing prices. It was a shock when I learned that Columbus is the only city in the top 20 cities in the US with a population over 1 million people. Th...
Konrad Wallerstein
Tenant not responding
I have a condo I rent out in north Florida. The tenant has paid the rent regularly for 18 months (and before lived in a smaller condo in the same building for 3 years, always paying the rent on time). Now she does n...
Brad Jones
Financing Question - benefit of LLC
Hi,I have some cash that I'd like to invest on a commercial property. Eg. I saw a $230k office condo that is leased at 10% cap. Would like to get advice from the experts regarding financing and how to reduce my liabil...
Daniel Uchimoto
Midterm rental websites
Looking to MTR our STR for the winter. Besides Furnished Finder, what are the other websites worth posting on for mid-term rentals? Any help and information is appreciated.
Dave Meyer
Recent Syndication Performance?
Hi All,
As an active investor in syndications, I'm curious to hear about recent performance across the community. Are your deals performing well? Any paused distributions? Capital calls? I'd love to get a sense of h...
Justin Metzler
Do tenants demand low-e windows and is it worth the cost?
I have a duplex, currently live in one side, and need to make a decision on a window purchase. I received a quote to use regular windows or for an additional $1,150, to use low-e + argon. I am debating spending the...
Ezra Nugroho
Best Investment Vehicle for Self Directed IRA
Real Estate is certainly a great vehicle to invest because of the various tax benefits associated with it. However, if you invest with pre-tax money, some of those rules may not apply, for example depreciation tax wri...
Jonathan Johnson
Inherited Tenant Problem Questions:
Hello BP,I've inherited some unsavory tenants. I was mostly fine with it because all the leases were going to be up in July or sooner. HOWEVER, I was not aware about just how bad it was.Tenant 1 - wanted to talk to me...