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Dear Members,I am a 63 yr. old, woman Army vet and part time school district teacher in need of guidance. As a member, I have been watching BP forums, podcasts, and purchasing and reading materials for over a year; a...
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Hello BP Family,My name is Russ and I am interested in REI within Pittsburgh PA and surrounding areas. Ultimately I am looking to be in a position to be of assistance to others by way of improving the quality of their...
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How do you get started in section 8?
What’s the process?
Who do you speak to in your county/state?
Is there a way to find out how much rent will be subsidized in advance?
Any guidance appreciated
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New Jersey law requires that security deposit be refunded to the tenant via check delivered in person or as a certified mail.Is it ok to instead refund security deposit via say Zelle?Is this method considered against ...
Hi all, 4 people (Myself, my girlfriend, girlfriend's sister and her boyfriend) just completed a flip that will go up for sale this week. Do you have any guidance on how taxes would work in this situation?My girlfrien...
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Hello Everyone!I have two rentals in Memphis. Both are 3BRs, and they both have Section 8 tenants in place. One home is being rented for $1100/month and the other is getting $1250/month. Both homes were purchased in c...
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Using the $ you receive as Rental Income as "Real" Income when a Lender goes to look at your Taxes:a Lender that I spoke with told me that they could NOT use the $ I show as Rental income on my Taxes........... this c...
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Dear Community,
I was having an interesting discussion with another landlord on the real estate partners discord (https://discord.gg/pKh34Yu3PM) regarding tenants having service dogs. So basically, some jurisdictions...
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Seeking guidance on how best to exit a partnership mid-flip and the tax implications I should prepare for.Detail and timelineI bought a duplex in January for cash - standard closing with the buyerIn May I let a partne...
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Looking for resources or guidance about pros and cons of using IRA or other retirement accounts for REI. Thanks!!