Yadira Gutierrez
I have the money, here are the options, what would you do?
Hello BP Community,As a newbie I have found that making that big first decision or taking that "leap of faith" is the most difficult part. I have no doubts that I want to become a REI. I am not scared (maybe just a l...
Roy Williams
Real Estate Professional - IRS Audit
Hi Folks,
Our friends at the IRS are auditing my 2009 return, mostly because of my real estate professional designation.
I have a full time job and the rentals take up all of the rest of my time and I easily spend mo...
Rick L.
Help! I have a "High Maintenance" Tenant
Background:I have a tenant who has been renting for about 10 months. She is a retired probation officer and currently works part-time with one of local city governments in the traffic court division. When she first ...
Greg Gaudet
Enforcing purchase contract - seller canceled breaching contract
Aloha all, I’m buying a rental property, half way through escrow (45 day escrow bc I’m using a mortgage since sellers not in a rush). I found the deal off market, but still suggested the seller pay a realtor 1% to wal...
Sandra Holt
Just Bought Rental #2!
I am fairly new to BP but just wanted to share that my offer on investment property number 2 was just accepted today! I haven't closed yet and I know I'm counting my chickens too soon, but I'm excited to have jumped ...
Aaron Phillips
I can't leave Square 1 ! Minimal Capital & Low Credit
Hey BP,It's me again and there is so many questions I have that I know I could probably find here on the BP forums, but I find myself in the same rut. Money & Credit. I myself come from a very poverty stricken are...
Alex Russo
Your Biggest Gaf in Real Estate - share your story
What is your biggest gaf/stupid mistake that you have made in your career so far?It may include you ending up with egg on your face, missing something extremely obvious, or making a beginners mistake. I am sure we all...
Jon Arthur
A Home For $6,000!
I was out looking at homes today and found a for sale by owner that looked like crap on the outside. After talking with the home owners daughter, she said they were looking to sell the home for $6,000. After talking w...
Mel Hignell
Found adult videos shot in—and outside—our Portland Airbnb
As the title says. A friend of ours found a gif of a woman bouncing on one of our beds with our very particular artwork in the background. Through this we were able to do an image search and found porn videos shot in ...
Jon Klaus
What do you drive?
Related to the "Car Enthusiasts" thread. What vehicle(s) do you drive now and why was it your choice?