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We lease a small commercial space to a non-profit to use for their thrift shop. They serve veteran women who deal w/ substance abuse and homelessness. They were a tenant when I purchased the building and we all signed...
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Hello i am just starting out in real estate. I would ideally like to get a 4-8 unit complex and rent out individual apartments but if i have to start with just a 4 bedroom home that is fine. My question is have heard...
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Hello. Looking at purchasing my first secondary property. Would plan to keep my current primary residence and turn it into a rental. Not sure if its a good idea. Could you experts take a look and give your thoughts?
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Was looking to speak with an investor who owns a 5-6 bedroom cabin in pigeon forge that has an indoor pool? Would like to discuss your experience directly if someone would be willing to share. That is our next poten...
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Where to start...
I'm 26, married for almost three years to the best wife a man could have, and we have a 1-year-old daughter. We hope to have many children (I come from a family of 9 and she's the oldest of 8 ).
I...
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We are VERY new to this; we will be leasing out the home we have lived in for eight years and this will be our first rental. Is it general knowledge among renters what is typically expected to lease a property? For in...
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About 10 years ago, Friend A (on advice from his CPA) and an IRS rep both told me that I should strive to not have a loss on my rental property for more than three years, or no more than three out of ? years (not sure...
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Howdy y'all. My name is Josiah Sia and I'm from San Antonio Texas! #texasprideI have absolutely 0 background in REI but I'm a quick learner, got a sharp mind, and am a sponge for information. A Texas sized sponge, so ...
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I thought we'd kick off our new Buying Real estate forum by seeing what factors are most important to all of you in the purchase of your primary residence.
Here are mine:
- Proximity to parks, shopping, services, an...
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Hello there. I live in Austin and have been around traditional rental properties for a while. Now I am looking at venturing into Short Trem Rentals. I am looking at Port Aransas, Galveston or South Padres. Port Aransa...