Chris Moriarty
Cold Calling is Dead? Really?
Upon joining up with Bigger Pockets, I logged on to see an advertisement that said "cold calling is dead" that was advertising a book. While it looks attractive, the data simply doesn't support this proposal. In a...
Josh Rowland
What exactly does "Investor Friendly Agent" mean?
Hey guys, I've been contemplating this when I see it but what do YOU mean when you say you're looking for an investor friendly agent? In my experience working with investors they usually mean they want discount agents...
Amy Thatcher
Eviction at Christmas: Scrooge or Good Business?
I recently (late Sept. 2018) purchased a duplex in FL. The property was fairly run down, i.e. overgrown yard, the occupied unit has window coverings consisting of aluminum foil and/or bed sheets/blankets, additionally...
Nik Moushon
Where to start with STR for traveling professional?
I have a duplex in for permit and will begin construction mostly likely in the spring of next year and be completed by next summer/fall so I have a little bit of time to do some proper research. I had originally looke...
Tyson Begly
Title insurance for Alabama tax deed. Already have quiet title.
I acquired the tax certificate in 2017, and acquired the tax deed in 2020. The quiet title was completed January 2021 but Fidelity National Title will not provide insurance until I've have the tax deed for 3 years. An...
Sara Abernethy
CBIZ vs. Proper Insurance
Does anyone endorse CBIZ vs. Proper? The policies seem pretty similar.
Mitch Davidson
New STR Restrictions Coming for the Asheville Area
As you may be aware, the City of Asheville (about 2/3 of Asheville is in city limits; the rest is under county jurisdiction) has had strict STR regulations in place since 2016. Basically, you can't STR an entire home ...
Roy Williams
Real Estate Professional - IRS Audit
Hi Folks,
Our friends at the IRS are auditing my 2009 return, mostly because of my real estate professional designation.
I have a full time job and the rentals take up all of the rest of my time and I easily spend mo...
Ashley Wolfe
50/50 partners...What?
I just emailed a remodeling company asking if they act as GCs on house rehab projects. They come highly recommended and are a Five Star Rated (by Home Services Review) company. My email said, "I'm a RE investor in t...
Nat C.
Suing seller who backed out of contract
I had a property under contract and the closing documents were sent to the seller and she seems to be refusing to sign and return. She is ignoring phone calls and clearly avoiding me.I'm certain that she's changed her...