Phong Bui
When have you needed an engineer?
I'm an engineer and investor. I want to see what kind of part time work/services I can provide as an engineer to intersect with real estate. Whether it be subconsultations to someone else or direct services, I'd like ...
Vibhu Arya
1st 4PLEX buyer: home warranty company in Mesa, AZ?
Hello, I'm looking for a good home warranty company for my upcoming 4 PLEX in Mesa, AZ. Any recommendations?Also, any key things I should consider during my screening for a good warranty company?Thanks,
Rob Beland
Massachusetts Landlords - Do you represent yourself in court for an eviction or serve your own notices to tenants?
Good morning BP...
I'm curious to know how landlords (mainly in MA but even beyond the borders) handle evictions. Do you serve your own notices to quit? Do you use a constable? Do you go to court and represen...
Mathew Woolsey
Unethical Agent: Theft of services
To whom it may concern;Chore-ology is a General Contractor specializing in Water Damage Restoration in the Puget Sound. Christina Wang hired us to perform water damage mitigation on a holiday weekend at the rate of $2...
Cody Journell
How to get more PM customers
Hey guys and gals, we have been growing our fully integrated real estate company over the past few years. I’m focusing a lot of effort on growing our property management business this year. So far I have been developi...
Neil Seldomridge
Can BPO lead to loan being called?
Hi all,
My wife and I have done a live-in flip for our current home and are getting ready to move. I talked to our loan servicer about removing PMI since we have created some substantial equity. They agreed and wil...
Thomas Balielan
Disabled rental applicant sues landlord for discrimination
Hi, fellow rental owners,
Recently got a disabled rental applicant who applied for my house on Zillow. I specifically mentioned on my listing no pets. They also wrote no pets on their application. They are a marine v...
Margaret Feit
Depreciation of Personal Property Purchased Before Placed in Service
I have a new construction STR that will be completed and placed in service this year. I understand that none of my expenses are deductible until the property is placed in service, and that all construction expenses an...
Shane Veltri
S Corp Paying wages even being absentee owner
I am looking into buying a retail business that my friend will run and manage. I will do virtually nothing in the business but maybe some paperwork like tax prep. I want to run it as an S Corp and am wondering if the...
Charles Granja
No property tax / Assumable debt for multi-family. How would you qualify/structure?
Hello Biggerpockets,I would like to hear your perspectives on this.I do not pay property tax in Chicago and I found that I can purchase a triplex/quadplex in Chicago or the suburbs for up to 800k. After this write-off...