Zain B.
Contractor taking me for a ride. Need help from exp Investor ASAP
I need some advice dealing with a contractor. I have started renovation on my Maryland property and I hired a contractor. We mutually agreed for him to charge $11,500 for his labor. I would provide all materials a...
Leland S.
Can you design a home with 35ft floor trusses?
My architect and I designed a 3 story townhome. Initially, he had a standard walled-in staircase on the second level but I found a metal guy who provided this unique open staircase concept with just a metal rail bar w...
Kenneth Dai
Out of state turnkey investing in Chicago
I got a bunch of questions about a property I purchased in Chicago through Profit from Rentals (PFR), so I thought I'd put down some of the facts here. I'll attempt to keep this as a running post, so folks who are cu...
Travis M.
Any reviews on RentPrep for tenant screening?
Has anyone used RentPrep for screening? I searched for it on the BP site and nothing came up. Thanks!
Sushree Mohanty
Guidance needed on first STR investment - location, identify deals etc.
Hi everyone - My husband and I reside in CA and looking to purchase our first STR. Any tips/pros and cons on where to invest which will provide good cashflow? We will hire a property manager so that will be 20% commis...
Sam Erickson
What's the deal with CPAs advising against LLCs?
I have recently seen multiple post by people saying their CPA has advised them against putting their investment property in an LLC and to own them personally.Am I missing something because this seems crazy to me? I c...
Chi Cheung
LLCs?
I'm looking to start buying and holding for rent. I've heard that it's wise to hold houses under LLCs for tax and legal protection. How does it work? Do I need to start an LLC for each house? Where can I find out m...
Patrick Jenkins
Do People Really Pay 1000+/month to rent a home?
I'm looking into real estate investing and the first question that comes to my mind is, "what could I potentially rent out a home for?" So I drive around town (Houston) looking at For Rent homes and call a few of them...
Brian Bradley
Asset Protection Trusts (Domestic vs Foreign) why it matters
What is an asset protection trust? Who needs them? Where do you set them up? Lets jump into this.
Lets start with the need for asset protection and why asset protection works. Asset Protection works by removing the ...
Stephen Masek
Why 2, 3, 4 plexes instead of SFRs?
I've noticed that some people like and want 2, 3 and 4 plexes, but never understood why. What do you think? I understand that there is just one roof and one exterior, but also that SFRs are much easier to sell, a...