I'm likely to purchase out-of-state property in 2016 and will travel to ensure that things are in order before making a purchase.  The purchase will be made using a conventional 30-yr mtg in my name--thus I don't have...

I am finally looking to get my RE license. The trouble is that I am also a licensed property manager, and in Oregon you aren't allowed to hold both licenses at the same time. I spoke with a rep for the real estate age...

I am so frustrated.
So I need a bank that allows for wire-transfers, an overseas phone number, doesnt have fees for holding my money, and allows for easy payments to contractors and receipts of rent.
I am military s...

Hi everyone,
I'm exploring the possibility of starting a short-term rental business in Jacksonville.  I understand that short-term rentals are only allowed in the Commercial Zone and Historic Core Zone. However, I'd ...

I'm curious to know how the agents are doing with the retail buyers. I don't know many investors who are still active in the markets right now. As a RE Agent, how many showings have you had in the past 10 business days?

Hello, I listened to a BP podcast tonight (show 162) with @AmandaHan about tax strategies for saavy real estate investors. The more I learn, the more questions I have! This question is regarding self-directed IRAs (SD...

my real estate office is all about doing open houses to find more buyers that they can work with.  Do you like doing them? or is there a more efficient way of finding buyers

I have multiple rental properties, report all income/expenses oh individual properties Sch E.
when I tried to deduct default calculated home expense TurboTax took me though the maze of questions on bushiness and sinc...

My parents own and operate a restaurant, bar, RV park and motel all under the same sole proprietorship that is in its 12th year of business. They have built a business that has become a pillar of the small community o...

Hey guys,Me and my partner have been setting up our property to start doing business in short/mid term rentals! We have a lot of business expenses such as labor from contractors, appliances, furniture, tools, etc. We ...