Bart Nakielski
National market in a recession?
I think that the market has been spiraling into recession well over the last three or four quarters. Technically, I believe we are in a recession now but the media is keeping it quiet. The holiday shopping,GDP decreas...
J. Martin
Thank You Letter to Bernanke and Yellen
Dear Mr. Bernanke, Ms. Yellen, and the entire FOMC,
I am writing this belated letter to thank you for the $4,000,000,000,000 (Trillion) in monetary base, countless billions in MBS purchases, and aggressive ...
Sean Maloney
Other and best ways to use built up equity In properties that are free and clear
I have several free and clear properties. Besides HELOC or lines of credit are there any ways people are using built up equity to secure their deals? I have heard of a way to tie a property with equity to others to sa...
Patrick Jackson
Problems with Contractors
I am currently researching the different issues that investors have with contractors so I can come up with a solution to help resolve the issues. Can you please take a second and just give me a line or two on issues y...
Scott Schultz
Avoiding the "Broker Dealer" taxation
I am a Broker in WI turned full time investor, I use to just flip, but am now adding rentals, 4 in the last 9 mo. If I was not a broker my rental income would truly passive and not subject to self employment tax, but ...
Mandi Lambert
How to leverage Interior Design business to flip or hold props?
I’ve been an interior designer for over a decade now, and truly feel that my experience and degree have brought me to this new venture! I love my job, but recently turned my focus to [somehow] investing in either SFH ...
Rhonda Davis
Finding ARV Comps Not So Easy
Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I’m over-analyzing. Webinars show how quickly the BP tools can help you decide if a deal is worth pursuing. In reality, it takes quite a while getting the input right. I’m finally fair/good a...
Bill Exeter
Year-End Tax Planning for Failed 1031 Exchanges
Investors often ask “what happens to my 1031 exchange transaction if I sell my relinquished property and cannot find suitable like-kind replacement property to identify, or I cannot acquire the property that I did ide...
Willis Seng
Don't know what to do with this house
Ok, well, here we go. My parents just sold a commercial property for some money and stuck it into a 1031 account. They took out a equity loan against our house, so we have zero equity in this house. We bought this ...
Jeff Brenot
Getting an electrical transformer removed from property
Hello BP, I am currently in contract to purchase my first property, and I'm super excited/nervous at the same time. It is a 4-plex in Austin, TX and I plan to occupy one of the units. The back yard is great- each unit...