Kel S
How many properties before you'd hire a property manager?
I'm curious about this...How many properties would you (or do you) have before you'd hire a property manager?
I imagine it would vary from each person's individual situation but I guess what I'm asking is in the gene...
AJ Yearby
Multi family homes in Olympia, WA (JBLM are a)
I am AD military moving to the JBLM area in July/August. I am looking to potentially buy a MF dwelling using my VA benefit. I am struggling to find any properties and seeking assistance/guidance. One caveat my child w...
Esther Kim
Three Applicants-One has Good Credit, Second Fair, and Third Bad with 4 Collections
Two of the applicants are mother and adult son, with a child that is a minor. The third applicant is a friend.The mother alone has good credit and makes income that is 3 x rent. However, when running credit, the third...
John Dersoe
Generate Income or Pay Down Debt?
I have bounced quite a few questions off this forum and thought I had a plan. Then, I spoke to my lawyer and accountant and the plan might be out the window. I relocated from NY to Tampa, sold the house in NY and want...
Neal Hamil
First time landlord with a nightmare potential new tenant.
New to this whole thing so please be gentle.Im honestly scared of being sued.I did the research and jumped in with both feet...twice. I actually bought my first two rental houses at the same time and went through the ...
Cal Ewing
Canadians making it happen in the US
To my Canadian friends, I have only ever invested in the US. I have done two turn key deals and recently bought 3 properties at a tax sale. I really want to grow my business in the US, however my new cross-border acco...
Cliff Bradshaw
How can I add a (legitimate) Trade Line?
I have a timeshare that I have been paying for since 2003 and have not missed a payment nor have I been late. I am sure this will boost my credit score dramatically and I would like to know if there is a way to add t...
Jerry V.
On the lighter side, worth reading!
Inflation in the US is so bad right now that…
- My friend received a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
- CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
- Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen.
- McDonald's is selling ...
Gordon Starr
Should I hire my own kids to work for me?
Hey everyone,I am a sole proprietor with a steadily expanding buy and hold portfolio. My kids are age 8 (son) and 10 (daughter). As a single dad with sole custody, the kids have always tagged along in some way - somet...
John Hixon
529 plan or rental properties
I was wondering if I could get some advice from people who know something about finance and investments.I think most people on BP know that if done properly investing in real estate brings better returns then the stoc...