Nancy Bachety
College housing and gaining residency questions
We're looking for some answers if anyone can offer insight, experience or help.Youngest of 4 children is a freshman in NC. We live and work in NY. We found a house to buy in her college town. She is 18, has worked eve...
Account Closed
Statutory STD/LTD Benefits Insurance
Long Term Disability Benefits Insurance.. does your state require these (STD & LTD) for employees?if i remember correctly, our PM receptionist was covered for STD via remaining on payroll the 1st week he was out s...
Mark Forest
How many do this stuff full time and are doing well
I am hoping I can get the answer to this practical question. Yes, I know “if you can conceive it you can achieve it” and “always think positive.” I believe that and I get it. I want to know how many of you are actu...
Joshua Mattson
Is this idea and potential "IN" to RE investing feasible?
Background, I am currently in MT and am a full-time firefighter. I have been on BP for a very short time and have been listening to BP podcasts and trying to absorb as much info as possible. I have no RE experience. C...
Eli Neshiem
Real Estate vs Pension/457
Who has run the numbers on difference between holding real estate as a retirement plan vs relying on your future pension or 457 plan? I know it can be a lot of speculation depending on what markets do etc. it’s also g...
Thomas Kadlecek
Purchasing a home with 2 rentals for newbie as a tax shelter?
Hi everyone, I'm super new here -- 1st post (I'm brand new). I really would appreciate any insight / thoughts into my journey here.
I am an RN that had all but given up hope of home ownership in our area north of Se...
Brian Ross
New Pro Member currently living in Istanbul, Turkey
Hello everyone,I've been lurking around the corners of BP for about a year, but decided to get serious and signed up for a pro membership given the value of the community that I've seen in past months! I'm in the inte...
Jack B.
New tenant claims black mold in washing machine
They just moved in yesterday....I'm going out there to take a look. Any specific suggestions on how to handle this?
Vincent Sottile
What do you do for health insurance? FIRE / Quitting your W2 9-5
I'm sure there are articles on this if you want to link them, but I was wondering what the options are. As someone who is considering going full FIRE / quitting my job and doing what is enjoyable, how do people get by...
Grant Wieczorek
Property management vs onsite personell
I think I am getting the hang of this, but it is still wishy washy in my mind. The on site people at a complex are going to do the day to day work, and the "property management" line on the expense line are the ones ...