Andrew Steffens
Question for PM's, Self Managers
Good morning!I had a bit of realization yesterday and want to test the temperature, mainly for self managers and smaller PM's. I basically group the business into 2 segments, administrative tasks (pricing, marketing,...
Kate Lee
Should I sign a work agreement with realtor?
Hi BP friends! I'm a newbie investor, in California, looking to to invest out of state. I'm looking for agents to work with to buy my first real estate property using BRRR method. I started calling agents in Dallas ...
Michael Healy
Negotiating PM rate and services.
Hi landlords,
I'm fixing to be a long distance (2.5 hours away) landlord for 14 units. I'm starting to consider using a property management firm at least for the first year or two.
(How) do you negotiate the r...
Thomas Forsythe
My First Investment - Renovating with a bicycle
Two years ago with no real estate investing education other then watching TV shows I bought my first single family home aka the Handy Man Special. I didn't know what ARV was, I didn't know how to calculate cash flow. ...
Jimmy Barry
Motorcycle As RE Agent?
Has anyone ever had a motorcycle as a real estate agent? I want to get one for the summer as my primary vehicle, but I'm thinking about riding around with "For Sale" signs might be a little tough. Anyone have experien...
Kathleen Marie
Self-directed IRA for "dummies"
I can't believe that I'm 60 and have just discovered Self-directed IRAs! My husband and I are now very excited about the idea of buying 1-2 houses in our neighborhood. We're not interested in flipping. We’re more li...
Andrew Pappas
Tax and bookkeeping fees
I've been shopping my local area in Wilmington, NC for tax and bookkeeping services, but most fee structures are quite high for the 3 properties I currently have in my portfolio. Separate from their tax filing fees,...
Matthew Masoud
Why I'm quitting MTR Multifamily for Retail/Industrial
I've been investing in multifamily for 2 years now. I'm up to 40 units. I operate my apartment buildings as mid-term rentals.It's been a nightmare.Returns are amazing but it's a full-time job. Tenants expect hotel-lev...
Colin Charles
Baltimore rowhouse with 2nd floor deck
I'm considering purchasing a 2 level row house in Baltimore city. The property will need some cosmetic repairs to make it shine. The property has a 2 rear decks, one on the lower level and another deck on the upper le...
Julie Groth
Form 8825 the correct one for STR income?
I know STR income is treated as active by IRS (like a hotel) and I have S Corp. My accountant used form 8825 (rental real estate income for S Corp). Is this correct? I would have thought it should appear in a differen...