Denis Ponder
Thoughts/Feedback on my AirBnb
My wife and I are using our guest studio as an AirBnb right now and I would love some feedback. The listing is linked below so you can check it out. I would love to hear about the posting itself, the pictures, the a...
Malik R.
Advertising, screening and applications - What works best?
We cleaned up our single family property after it was vacated, fixed a few things, had the carpets in bedrooms professionally cleaned, and painted all the interiors. Then advertised at Craigslist, Zillow and FB Market...
Clinton Grady
Moving to Massachusetts, seeking advice and to build network
In short, I'm currently living in a 2 family but am moving to Massachusetts. I am seeking the expert advice, insights and recommendations of BP as I move to the next step of building my real estate portfolio in Massa...
Lane Kawaoka
2018 Tax Update w/ [Commentary] thoughts of where we are going???
Here is my findings of the newly released 2018 Tax Brackets. I know so exciting.The maximum contribution for 401(k) plans is rising to $18,500 in 2018, up from $18,000 in 2017 — this also applies to 403(b), most 457 ...
David Mazza
Selling your primary residence to finance investments?
First post, need advice!
I’ve been in CA all my life and “lucked” my way through real estate by living in my flips and moving up the property ladder. I’m at a point now where I have a condo in SF (bad economics on a...
Michael Plaks
How 0% capital gain rate actually works
"For the first $40,000 of your income, the capital gain tax rate is 0%! You pay nothing!"
Fantastic, but what does it actually mean?
If I have no job and sell a property for $100,000 - does it mean I pay nothing for...
Carmel Duffy
A stupid Landlord Mistake
With winter here I thought it would be a good idea to buy a snowblower for my rental home. In the lease it states that the tenant is responsible for snow removal, but I thought I would buy the snowblower. I had the te...
Betsey Thompson
Vacation Renatls Advertising platforms
Hi, brand new here. I have 2 Cape Cod vacation rentals. One sleeps 20 in Chatham, and the other sleeps 18 in Harwich Port. In the past we used VRBO and HomeAway for the Chatham property when they were advertising ...
Freeland Wilson
Poorly managed multi family
Have you ever recovered a poorly managed multi family? I haven’t and that’s why I reach out now for advice. I have an idea to take a poorly managed multi family property and add value to it by not only physical improv...
Sylvia B.
Clause in lease question
Could the bolded part of this clause in my lease agreement get me in trouble?
"USE OF PREMISES. The Premises shall be used and occupied solely by Tenant and Tenant's immediate family, consisting of spouse and...