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...
Burke Ericson
Cash out or reinvest
My family owns a duplex in LA free and clear. Due to rent control, these properties are generating about 20% of what they could, it is bad. The property is in one of the most popular neighborhoods in LA and I think ev...
John Elias
I Stink At Networking
So nearly everyone says the best way to get started is to network. Find other successful individuals in your area and get to know them and their story. Does anyone have any tips as to how they overcame networking stru...
Steve Candor
Thoughts on this War Zone deal?
2 Family illegally being used as a 3 family.1000/month1200/month 1000/month$105,000I pay electric heat on 2nd and 3rd unit. The 1000 3rd unit is illegal.Working on it now but I can probably get 600/month for it if I m...
Sarah 'Sadika' J.
Location VS. Great Schools
Hello,I'm looking at investment properties in Gaithersburg, MD. I'm conflicted about two properties. One property is walking distance (15min.) to metro station and shopping center but has average schools (Elementary r...
Fahadbin Alam
How do I know how to raise the appraisal?
So I want to raise up the appraisal of the house but I don’t know where to begin. 1. How do I know what to upgrade in my property to raise up the value, like adding in a bedroom or what not? Do I go to Zillow and look...
Lakesha Miller
I Need Tenants who have Subsidies for Rent
Hello All!!I just purchased my first multi-unit property (duplex) in Sacramento, just near American River College. I'm a bit nervous about being a landlord and am looking for ways to ensure rent is paid by tenants. Sp...
Brian Harris
New member from NOLA
Hi I'm Brian I'm from and live in New Orleans La I'm interested in buy and hold investing multi family homes and I would like to purchase my first home this year looking foward to meeting new and local investors whose...
Donald Cooley
Questions for past Landlords
Hi all, Excited to report we have our first potential renter. Numbers look pretty solid and she appears to have her ducks in a row. Question is, what sort of things do we ask of the prior landlords? Any insight will b...
Ronald Ceballos
AirBnB and Travel Nursing
Good day everyone! I just recently purchased a waterfront condo to use as an AirBnB and wanted to see what everyone's experience was as relates to travel nursing. My spot is 700sqft and it easy to maintain as an airbn...