Joshua Dorkin
The BP Politics and Common Purpose Manifesto
2011 has been off to a chaotic start on the BP forums, as there has been a LOT of infighting, bickering, whining, and battling - especially centered around our political forums.
In the 6 years that I've been running ...
Vijaianand Thirunageswaram
Why Investor friendly Real Estate Agents?
I see lots of post on Investors Friendly Realtors request from investors. First of all, do search the forum before posting it. That's general common sense to avoid duplicate post of the same thing and you will also fi...
Alex Bernot
Using a holdings company to own multiple investment property LLCs
I own investment properties in Ohio. Each property is under its own LLC and bank account.
My question is, does it make sense to setup another LLC as a holdings company (parent company) which will then own the othe...
Mike S
Asking about children on application
Am I allowed to ask about children, how many, and ages? Sorry to be brief but my phone is blowing up on our very first rental and I don't want to violate fair housing.
Mauricio Salom
wholesaling in San Diego
I have read on wholesaling but everyone seems to have different opinions on it. Most of what I have read is pretty much me (the wholesaler) dealing directly with a homeowner that is motivate to sell. My question is if...
Vik Ari
Making extra mortgage principal
How does making an extra say $1000 towards mortgage principal affect the mortgage? For example if I pay an extra $1000 on the 15th, would that reduce the amount of interest I pay next month since my mortgage balance i...
Ernes Sahic
Meeting current tenants
I’ve been looking at buying a rental property, some of the properties have tenants already occupying the residence. Is there anything wrong with asking the seller to meet the current tenants? I personally would want t...
Robert DuBois
In escrow on my first purchase – seeking council
Hi everyone,
I'm in contract to buy an 80-year-old $790k home in Santa Cruz, CA (listing was $90k over this). Property has an un-permitted ADU. I plan to rent both units. This would be my first property. I'm looking...
Matthew Paul
Could this be possible under the new tax plan ?
I havent had time to digest the new tax plan . But concerning the 10,000 dollar limit on property taxes and state taxes . If I lived in a expensive house , and the property taxes were $30K a year . Could I move the h...
Blair Poelman
Hey Self Directed IRA guys - Question on the JOBS act
I know there are a couple custodians here on BP - sorry, for the life of me I can't find any of you guys but I know i've seen some of you here and I have a question that I'm sure you could answer:Did the JOBS act make...