Paul Brown
What would you do if you already had 100+ lower skilled workers
I know this is a strange post but I am looking for advice/guidance. I own a moving company in the Chicago area and have ~100 employees (full+part time). We are very seasonal and even during a month busy only at certai...
Sam Rockafellow
How do you look at a house? Investor eyes?
IN the Marine Corps I studied what is called Combat Hunter. We took hours of classes on how to identify human existence while patrolling though rural terrain.
We learned how to identify many things about t...
Kristian Peter
Web Short Sale
We recently starting working with a group of attorneys in CA that negotiate every aspect of the Short Sale, and provide legal services directly to the seller. The best aspect of the attorneys is that they charge the ...
Marie Rufty
First Time Landlord Questions
Hello!
My husband and I are about to be first-time landlords and couldn't be more excited. We just bought our second townhome (we close in 10 days!) and plan to keep and rent out the townhome that we have lived in fo...
Jon H.
The Consequences of not pulling Permits
Hello,
I had a quick question. I live in Birmingham Al. I was wondering if anyone from this area can tell me the consequences of not pulling permits for items like roofing, electrical, plumbing etc. I just bought a ho...
Upen Mody
Modular Homes
Friends -- I am looking to install and rent modular home on a lot in Stuart,FL. While I have done rentals, I'm pretty new to modular homes. Looking for any insight you can share on pro's and cons of modular homes. Wh...
Derek Smith
Business Expenses - Can we write off prior to LLC?
Recently my girlfriend and I have been remodeling her house, some changes were required (repairs) while others were more cosmetic (general updates). Once finished we will list it as a rental, in a couple months, but w...
Bill Mitchell
Foundation & Cast Iron Pipes here in DFW
I am thinking about purchasing a property for myself here in DFW (fort worth). The problem is the house has cast iron pipes. The contractor suggested there will be high probability once he levels the foundation tha...
Michael Crane
Introduction - new member
Hello BP community, I (28M) signed up and have been lurking the forums and articles for a few weeks. I keep getting prompted to introduce myself, so here goes. I live and work in Wisconsin, specifically the Milwauke...
Carmen Garza
Hack Detached Garage To Make It A Rental?
Is it ok to turn a detached 2-car garage into an efficiency apartment? I'll be adding a bathroom and kitchen. Will it cost too much to add the plumbing and electrical? This is my primary residence (no HOA) and I liv...