Amelia Cooper
Hitting A Wall
Hey BP’ers…I am really discouraged and looking for some advice.Context: My strategy is small MTR’s in Tulsa, Columbus, and Asheville. I own a primary in Vegas. I’ve identified two condos at $40k each I want to buy. B...
Clayton Cissell
First rental property
This is my first rental property experience and I’m wondering if it’s a good idea to rent to somebody I know and trust to keep the property in good condition for less money but have the peace of mind and know that I w...
Anthony Antonacci
Self-Managing a Small Multifamily
Hi BP Community,I am evaluating a duplex in the midwest as a long-term investment property. I will NOT be living in either unit but live in town and plan to self-manage the property. This would be my first investment ...
Tristan Thomas
Balancing Act: Maximizing Profits While Attracting Tenants in Real Estate
In the intricate world of real estate investment, striking a delicate balance between profitability and tenant appeal is crucial for success. As a realtor with a unique blend of hands-on experience, including personal...
Hank Marsh
Too many good choices... Denying rental applications
We have a nice single family home in central Texas. This is our first investment property and we have come across a difficult situation. We have two applicants within 12 hours of each other:Applicant one: application ...
Kathryn Maslanka
Denying applicants on Zillow
Hi, newbie landlord here. I'm using Zillow's rental manager and so far it has been very helpful. I just got an application from someone who didn't meet the credit score requirement. It is my understanding, that for ev...
Bryan H.
Eat the $100k tax on $400k sale?
I have a 1br condo in prime Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington DC, - owned it for 27 years - could list it for $425k. Fully depreciated so $100k tax bill due at sale. It was long overdue for full renovation, ...
Mike Healey
Newbie from St. Louis, Missouri
Hi all, my name is Mike Healey. I live in St. Louis and am looking to get into real estate investing. A little background: I'm 35, have never owned a home and have moved around quite a bit for work - DC, UK, and now S...
Kelly Flatt
Sell homestead or convert to long term rental?
Hello BP,We are upgrading our personal home and trying to decide whether to sell our current home tax free thanks to homestead or turn it into a long-term rental. Does anyone have a concise formula for this? With no r...
Jimmy Vasquez
Foreclosure --> Renovate--> House Hack--> Airbnb--> Repeat!!
Investment Info:
Single-family residence wholesale investment.
Purchase price: $139,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Sale price: $290,000
Bought as a foreclosure without a real estate agent. House nee...