Alex Scotte
Are there penalties for withdrawing roth IRA?
The money I used to start the IRA was post-tax and the value of the IRA is less than what I invested. I was thinking of waiting for it to even out, or close to it, and re-invest the money somewhere else. Are there pen...
Katrien Filez
Sure deposit and security deposit
A friend is currently renting a 3 bedroom apartment and paid a sure deposit. Two other people are renting the 2 bedrooms my friend doesn't use and they paid a security deposit to the landlord. Those two people are lea...
Susan Walker
Looking to dive into short term rentals. Advice?
My husband and I have built a real estate portfolio over the past 25 years for a long term buy and hold. We are happy with it and now are considering to dive into short term rentals. Advice?
Rick Lucette
What are Buyer's Closing Costs and Prepaid Items
Hi All,A friend of mine recently signed an offer to purchase a home. The seller agreed to the following terms: Seller will contribute to $X towards the buyer's closing costs and/or prepaid items. I told him that this ...
John Brandenburg
Local Bank/Banker to develop relationship with?
Hi Raleigh BP community!This is my 1st post on BP and a little nervous about it... but I hope I'm not asking a stupid question. I was hoping someone would give me their advice about finding a local bank/banker to wor...
Dren Aguado
Starting To Plan Out My REI Journey and Asking if I'm Crazy
My Current Situation:My main goal in the next few months is to house hack a multifamily property in Chicago. I am currently interviewing for jobs and hopefully land one as a RE assistant to learn more about the indust...
Nestor Rosero
First investment property
I'm in the process of buying my first rental property in Newark. Property needs total rehab and was wondering if anybody has experience with total rehabs, what kind of check list do you use, what should I be looking ...
Nisarg Gandhi
HOW TO AVOID CAP GAINS ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE
Hi All!
I recently (November 2020) purchased a property in Northern California and the market lifted quite a bit in the 12 months (18%+). Sadly i am having to move cities due to another job opportunity but didn't wan...
Sarah Klein
Best Central Texas market for flips?
Hi fellow investors. I am exploring having my next deal be a flip.
What are your favorite markets in Central Texas for flips? Thanks,Sarah
Sean Forner
Replacing HVAC Unit and Ducts
My tenant complained about not getting enough heat last week. There are only two rooms in the upstairs townhouse that are getting low air flow. The HVAC company came out and said that the HVAC unit is too big for the ...