Sean McCluskey
Do 401k Contributions Reduce Income for Mortgage DTI?
Hey BP!
I have about $10k of self employment income for the tax year 2019.I want to have that income count towards my DTI for future BRRRR refi mortgages.If I make a large contribution from that self employment profi...
Michael Dunn
HomePath listing ( Back on Market vs Price Reduced )
Afternoon BP , I was just looking at some new listing updates on the HomePath website, and I was wondering if someone could tell me please, what the main difference is on a house that is listed as " Back on the Market...
Sean Dezoysa
How to Reduce Turnover with Your Bird Dogs?
Hi, has anyone figured out how to reduce the amount of turnover they have with the bird dogs they manage?
David Chan
Reducing Environmental Stench in Rentals in Stinky Areas
I'm looking at a property that's quite close (almost across the street) to a local mushroom plant that produces significant smells.
The property is on the edge of a very good area and is a double lot teardown with t...
Yvonne H.
Pet Hamster--should I waive/reduce pet fees?
I normally charge a non-refundable pet fee and pet rent for each pet. These are not junk fees, because there are higher costs incurred when a tenant with pets moves out. For instance, hardwood floors are more easily d...
Josh Dix
Reducing debt on investment property in a partnership
Hi, I’m looking into buying an investment property with a partner that would serve as a recreational property for our families but we would also engage in VRBO/ Air BNB rentals. If we buy this as a 2nd home to take ad...
William Noel
Asking the Seller to Reduce the Purchase Price
I know a lot of people get nervous about negotiating. Back when I was a cold caller sometimes I wouldn't even want to pick up the phone. I find now that having a few phrases picked out ahead of time helps me when it c...
Timothy Church
Splitting property to increase equity and reduce leverage??
So a few years back I purchased a set of properties in Galveston I lovingly refer to as the cottages. They are 2 identical 2 bedroom 1 bath properties side by side and within a block of the Seawall/Gulf. These were or...
Graeham Ford-Feliz
How to temporarily reduce rent until lease expires
My property management company left things out of the lease and the tenants filed for mediation and are asking for below market rent.It hurts, but I'm okay taking the hit on the remaining 6 months of the lease, but wa...
Russell Brazil
Reducing Housing Cost Key To Saving For Investing
Ive been hearing a lot lately, and this seems to come in cycles that people in expensive areas feel they can not save and invest. I categorically deny that. Ive lived pretty much my entire adult life in Boston and W...