Andrea Cole
How are you handling Coronavirus cancellations?
We have a Strict cancellation policy but guests are asking for full refunds due to events that are cancelled in the area. We are not in a region of the US that Airbnb recognizes in the extenuating circumstance guideli...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: How long did it take you to purchase your first investment?
Welcome to our question of the week! Based on last week's responses, we have a lot of lurkers that have not purchased their first property. Buying the first, or even second and third can feel pretty nerve wracking. So...
Thomas Jones
The New 20% Pass-Through Deduction and You
The IRS issued more guidance on Wed, Aug 8th on the new Sec. 199A 20% pass-through deduction. But many taxpayers are wondering does this apply to real estate activities as well.The 20% deduction applies to Qualified ...
Cal C.
Ramsey or Kiyosaki doesn't matter! Getting rid of "bad" debt is important!
I strongly believe whether or not you use debt or don't use debt to buy real estate, it is important to pay off debt that is not related to your RE investments. All of that interest your paying is money that could b...
Donna J
Is it possible WAMU will lower my principal?
We have an investment property that we bought in 2004. We had an adjustable rate mortgage, so we refinanced in 2006 to a fixed rate, because we were to afraid of what the rate would be if we waited longer. We have a f...
Nathan Gesner
How long does eviction take?
How long does it take you to evict a tenant in your market? What are the most common reasons for delays?
Karen Margrave
Have You Done Deals with other BP Members? Please share!
I've had others ask me if there are many deals done on BP between members, please, share your completed deals, contacts you've made that are going to result in a definite deal, etc., or information other than ...
Kenton C.
If tenant is not re-signing lease, when do you start showing?
Hi All,My first tenant in my first ever rental is nearing the end of their 1st year lease. I currently have a PM in place, and their procedures are to ask the tenant 30 days prior to end of lease if they would like to...
Joshua Dorkin
US Credit Downgraded from AAA to AA+
According to Reuters, S&P has downgraded the US Credit Rating from AAA to AA+ and may likely downgrade again in the next year plus.
Thoughts? Insight?
I realize this may get political, but think this is an impo...
Frank Lienert
The market temperature and its future.
In my market (Sacramento) and in a few outlying smaller markets, real estate has been pretty hot with prices climbing ever higher, approaching pre-crash levels. A few months ago I was noticing things cooling off a bit...