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I started investing back in the bottom of the recession or, as I like to call it, the Great Turkey Shoot of 2010. I was snagging some pretty incredible deals back then, but the jewel of them all was a beautiful brick ...
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I have a beach property which needed some fascia wood to be replaced and also the roof over the porch along with a few other minor items. The porch is about 18' by 10'. I was referred a contractor so I was definitely ...
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I’m looking at purchasing a multifamily home 2-4 units. I’m in the Air Force so I wanted to utilize my VA loan which allows 100% financing but the catch is I have to live in one of the units. In today’s market the pri...
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HELLO ALL,I know I am not a vocal member on BP Community. However, I havnt missed a Podcast. I jumped into my first rental 3 years ago. Im up to 4 now. I cant tell you how many times Ive heard Brandon say he uses the ...
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1. If I offer a tenant $500 cash for keys, do I also give them the security deposit even though I don't have rent late into the month?2. When exactly does one offer this? If grace period ends on 5th of month, sending ...
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I have been asked to manage a property for someone that is moving out of state. I was approaced by him because I have two rentals that are in the same neiborhood of his. I manage my own properties but was wanting to ...
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The opportunity: 7 bed house in North Park, San Diego. 1 shared bathroom per 2 bedrooms. Large communal kitchen, living room, outdoor lounge area. I want to create a coliving community. The questions: 1). What could I...
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Hello! We are looking at properties that already have tenants. I am wondering how that process works (lease, rules etc. that are already in place from previous owner). Do we write a new lease and have them sign? Do we...
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I've been looking for a 60+ unit apartment complex that would afford 3rd party management in the DFW area for several months without much luck. I've recently had a 32 unit deal basically fall in my lap and I've decid...
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Hi Guys,
Brand new here, with a question:
Can hard money lending be considered a small business, where expenses can be deducted -- just like any other business? I thought this was a given until I started reading ab...