Lets say there is a property. A six-plex. And there is some termite damage,and needs to be tented and fumigated. I know that I as the landlord is responsible for the cost of the fumigation, but that takes a couple ...

I was listening to talk radio today and they discussed corporate tax rates. I was surprised to learn that our country pays some of the highest in Corporate taxes in the World. Of course they were talking about how e...

First, this thread is NOT about the current legislation to create a national healthcare program. There are plenty of threads on here arguing the benefits and drawbacks of that specific bill, and I don't want this to ...

My name is Cloud Mason. I have lived in Texas my entire life. After a 10 year hiatus from real estate investing, I am interested in advice and assistance in rebuilding my wealth through investment opportunities requir...

Greetings. I have question for the forum if someone can provide guidance. I recently purchased (not even closed yet) a duplex. At the time of the inspection, one side was vacant and we discovered there may be asbestos...

Hey Guys,
So Pennsylvania is full of old houses so coming across lead paint and asbestos is not surprising. I just don't know how worried I should be about it. I understand that if not deteriorating and left undist...

When protecting yourself and your investing partner in a two-member JV (LLC), it's advisable to get life insurance for each partner.  Which is the simplest/best solution to implement this?A) the life insurance is purc...

How do I deal with capital gains? - this is one of the most frequently asked questions on this BiggerPockets forum. The minute it is asked, investors jump in suggesting their pet strategy such as a 1031 exchange or a ...

FHA lowers borrowers’ mortgage insurance premiumsWASHINGTON – Jan. 9, 2017 – Lower costs are coming for homebuyers seeking a Federal Housing Administration-insured (FHA) mortgage.FHA announced that it's cutting annual...

Completely new to real estate. Long time pod cast listener (which changed my life) first time posting on the forums today. So earlier this year I purchased my first property in Southern California (where I live). It h...