Alan Asriants
Some direct but wise words I learned from a 70+ year old investor
Was talking to someone who has been in the Real Estate business for a long time. We drove around for 3 hours and looked at the land he owned. During that time I took note of some important lessons he had to offer. Wh...
Carlos Ptriawan
Interest Free 401k loan to purchase house
This is not question but to tell people there's way to finance yourself. Lets say you have 401k about 200k. Lets say you contribute $800 every month. You could borrow up to usually 50k for mortgage loan. The rate is a...
Jon Klaus
Google Real Estate Index
http://www.google.com/finance?q=GOOGLEINDEX_US:RLEST
It's amazing to me how pronounced and consistent the seasonal trends are. As Peter Lynch would say, "The trend is your friend."
Sean Yan
Is it hard to get permit for a new street (for lot division)?
I saw a property that has a huge land, but the land does not seem to be good for further development as smaller lots for single families (because it has narrow front facing the street) — see the attached image.I have ...
Bob Santilli
Business Profits Tax New Hampshire
Hello All,I'm somewhat new to real estate investing and have 1 cash flowing property right now. In speaking with some other investors in my state (New Hampshire) I can across a state tax situation that I was not awar...
Sanjay Patel
LLC - Foreign members
Would be interested to know how people have structured a RE Holding LLC with foreign members (i.e from UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA)
TIA
Mike V.
Recommended design magazines/publications
What do you guys/gals subscribe to (besides this awesome forum) to get design ideas for rehabs. I try and stick to the same finish materials that have worked in the past but want to make sure that I am staying curren...
Slaughter Paul
Sloping driveway cause wet basement
Hello everyone. I recently bought my first investment property that I'm planning on house hacking; however, I have a dilemma and I would like some feedback from the community. The driveway slopes towards the house...
Erick Gonzalez
Property Transfer please help i'm new to the area of real estate
Hello all my name is Erick I am in the Virginia Richmond and I was hoping I can get some help. I am purchasing a property from someone and am now ready to transfer it to my name. Is it something I can do myself or do ...
Jack Forester
Favorite BP Podcast Episode
I looked briefly, forgive me if there is a thread on this, but I've been burning through the BP podcasts on my 1 hr commute to and from work. Just finished episode 57 about short term rentals in Panama. I find it kee...