Mark Nielsen
Tennant screening - tax issues
I'm in the process of screening prospective tennants for a new SFH. I have an applicant that came back clean on background and credit check, but when I look at state court records there are many civil cases against th...
Rich Hupper
Database for contaminated properties
HelloI recently applied for a commercial mortgage and the bank said the address triggered an environmental hazard redflag. The bank is now requiring testing to be done before a loan can be issued. Is there a public da...
Silvia Barber
Applicant is relocating from out of state
I have only been a landlord for 7 years and am always learning something new. My biggest concern is looking for the red flags/scammers in dealing with potential applicants. A current situation I have now is someone wh...
Paul Ross
Peter Harris Commercial Property Advisors Protege - a Digital Marketers Perspective
Hey all this is a post for everyone here and hopefully for Peter Harris and the Commercial Property Advisors Team.
I did not sign up for this program but I am here to share my experience with hopes of helping others ...
Joseph Russo
Renting through my LLC and getting the deductions
Hi Everyone,
I am considering using my LLC to rent an apartment where I would conduct all of the LLC's business. In doing so I know I'd be able to deduct rent, water heat, etc. However, the question comes in to play ...
Jonathan Chan
Things to look for when vetting your potential borrower
As private money lenders, protecting your investment starts with careful borrower vetting. Here are some key red flags to watch for:
🔴 Lack of experience: A borrower without a proven track record in real estate proje...
Dean Valadez
Question on write-offs and do's and don'ts
Can I:- Purchase clothes (pants, shirts, socks, coats, jackets) that I would wear for doing renovations/rehabs and write them off? - Shoes, boots?- atypical tools, such as a knife or flashlights?- iPads or other such ...
Carlos Ptriawan
why being ponzi fraud from real estate fund/syndication is not that bad after all
so in 2018 i invested to one fund that's offering regular decent cashflows. They have REIT/syndication/fund with residential as underlying asset so it seems legit. At that time I am not sophisticated enough. I know th...
Want a better rental property loan? You’ve probably tried talking to banks, brokers, and residential lenders about growing your real estate portfolio, only for them to hit back with W2, income, and credit score requir...
Steve Simon
Seller refusing to supply proof of cash flow
Hello,I am looking at buying a turnkey investment property that is tenant occupied. The seller has supplied me with a rental agreement but refuses to show me proof of cash flow i.e. bank statements or copies of deposi...