Val J.
My Tenant is Out of her MIND!
I met with my tenant regarding how we would move forward this year in my property. She began her tenancy with at 10/2016. In 2017 at renewal time, I sent her a notice letting her know that she'd be on a month to mont...
Jack B.
Applicant wants to grow grow medical cannabis, has medical card
It's technically legal in WA to grow it with a medical card which he says he has and would gladly show me. I don't know what the effect on insurance would be or if they can prohibit it. He is offering to pay higher de...
Jack B.
Heavy property taxes in WA worse than state income taxes
I’ve been planning a relocation recently avoiding states that have income taxes. Then it dawned on me that I’m paying 25K a year in property taxes here, which is CONSIDERABLY more than I would pay in income tax on my ...
Fernando Vitorino
Top States/Cities to invest in right now
Hello all, my apologies if this questions has been brought up more than once during recent times. Based on your overall market expertise, what are the top cities to invest in real estate right now? To clarify specific...
Ben Leybovich
What is Bad Debt?
There's been a lot of discussion on the forums as it relates to differentiating bad debt from good. The most common view on BP is that any debt which does not produce investment returns is bad debt.I, for the most pa...
Ben Leybovich
Is Trump University a Scam...?!
So, this is in the news now-days. Here are a few thoughts - feel free to jump in:I've often said that I think it's kinda naughty when people charge $30,000 for real estate education. My rationale is as follows:Real es...
Matthew B.
Getting City Permits and Doing the Work Yourself
I have two duplexes that need the windows replaced. Me and my Dad are planning on doing the work ourselves since we know how to do it and we can save a substantial amount of money. The problem is getting a permit from...
Alex Bekeza
California Passes Solar Panel Mandate
California recently signed a mandate requiring most new homes in the state to include solar panels after 2020. California is the first state to do so, but it likely won't be the last, with New Jersey and Minnesota pur...
Kyle Neff
LLC - Must have or nice to have?
Hello BP Community! I am considering investing in both residential multifamily properties as well as some 5-15 unit complexes. Do I need an LLC when moving forward with a commercial property in that unit range, or is ...
Nathan Gesner
What Do You Think About "Good Cause" Evictions?
More markets are creating "Good Cause Eviction" laws designed to protect tenants from unfair evictions. Essentially, the landlord can only evict if the tenant violates specific requirements.What do you think? Are they...