Rob K.
New proposed law to curb squatting
Check out this story: Getting rid of squatters
A new bill would make squatting a felony. I like the part about allowing the landlord to use "FORCE". Landlords would be allowed to enter the house and remove th...
Chudney Wesley
thinking of becoming a private money lender
I was approached by a well know flipper in my area. He is only looking for 15K. Here are the details, he is looking for 3 people to lend him 15k. He needs 45k to flip this property. after the property is complete he ...
Recia Davis
pre-foreclosure door knocking?
Hi BP Community -Is anyone out door knocking or have experience door knocking on pre-foreclosures? I'm trying to put together a script and I'm hoping someone has some good input here. :)Thanks much!Recia
Ben Lovro
Why Property Inspections Are Essential for Investors
Introduction
Buying a property can be a thrilling adventure, especially when you're searching for the perfect place to call home or a smart investment opportunity.But before you dive headfirst into the world of real ...
Alana Reynolds
House Hacking to the max
Hello everyone. My husband and I met in the Coast Guard, married and just had our first baby. We are 25 and 24 yrs old. I used my VA loan to buy a 4 plex in 2020 and still own it today, it cash flows about 2k. My hu...
Teddi Tanitsky
Virginia Beach Short Term Rental
Hi all - I'm looking to invest in a short term rental in the VA Beach STR overlay district, preferably the Vibe Creative district. I am ready to buy as soon as I find the right property, but willing to be patient in t...
Alex Martin
Writing off a firearm?
This may be a wacky question, especially considering I couldn't find any search results pertaining to this, but can you write off the cost of a pistol as a business expense? I own almost a dozen rentals in the Tri cit...
Mike Welch
Property Tax Appeal 2012
I bought my first property in July 2011 which is now fully rehabbed and rented. I purchased the property as a short sale for significantly under the value the tax appraiser based 2011 taxes on.
I've read up the coun...
David Wooten
Evaluating 100+ Units
Greetings,I've been evaluating a package of properties that together, total over 100 units.I keep reading that on the calculator to use 5% for repairs, 5% for capex, 10% for management and so on.When looking at over 1...
Rosy Bruno
VA vs FHA vs 203k - What would you advise?
Hi Everyone! I was hoping to get a little advice from those that have dealt with either a VA, FHA, or a 203K loan. I am currently looking at these to purchase a tri- or four-plex; I am looking for something that needs...