Michael Stoyanov
How are STR Doing In Orlando
Hi Everyone,I wanted to get an idea how is the STR market in Orlando going. I hear from multiple places that it is saturated and rates have gone substantially down. If so, what do you do to generate more bookings and...
Bryan Hancock
Generating Large Depreciation Expenses With Positive Cash Flow
We're doing some planning for next year to reduce taxes and I was hoping some of our more astute investors could give me some ideas about generating large depreciation expenses to reduce passive income. The following...
Bill Manassero
What to do when the bank won't fund because no W-2 Income
O.K. You finally get to the point where you make enough "passive income" where can quit you J.O.B. You find a great multi-family property, make an offer that gets accepted and it goes to contract. You have a bunch ...
Chadd Naugle
What is the biggest challenge you face starting out?
Hoping to start a good discussion on what you think is the biggest challenge you face when starting out in Real Estate investing. Include your strategy (wholesaling, rehabing, rentals, etc) and your biggest hurdle so...
Ricardo R.
Screening Criteria - Your thoughts?
Hi all, I am in the midst of revising my rental criteria and just want to see what you all thought about my criteria below in regards to income and credit scores, your thoughts?
Applicant(s) has verifiable combined i...
Rob Krin
The RIght Structure - am I getting ahead of myself?
Hi BP CommunityRob from Central NJ here.So I'm wondering if this question is a bit pre-mature considering I haven't bought my first proper investment property yet. I own 1 rental in a 55+ but it is occupied by my wif...
Nick Brubaker
W-9 Form and My Lawn Maintenance Guy
Hello all,I have a bit of a sticky situation with the guy that does the yardwork (mowing mainly) on my house. He does a good job. He's reasonably priced. He is flexible as far as scheduling and receiving payment. H...
Robert Turner
Rob Turner from Detroit, MI. (Sorry for the long intro....)
Hello BP. My name is Robert Turner and I am from Detroit, MI. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and currently work for Chrysler. I also have a real estate license and am affiliated with Keller Williams out ...
Ross Hambright
Advice for taking the next step
Hi All,For the past couple months I have been gathering all the information I can on all things related to REI. I believe I'm to the stage now where I need to take action and purchase a property. Problem is I feel stu...
Erin Babnik
App or software for analyzing and bookkeeping?
Can someone recommend a VERY simple app or software program for analysis and bookkeeping? Specifically, we have a commercial property in California that recently had a massive increase in the fire insurance premium. A...