CJ Witmer
Can I deduct unpaid rent/eviction fees on my taxes as a loss?
I did some searching and didn't find much so I wanted to pose the question here. As the subject states, we bought a duplex and after it was all said and done, we had roughly $4,000 in unpaid rent and eviction fees th...
Tiwana Merritt
Refinancing a first home in hopes of using refi to help with next
I may be asking a silly question here but I'm trying to figure out about refinancing to use the money to then assist in the purchase of a second property. I updated my property a few years ago by adding on a room as w...
Owen Dashner
Best Methods for Finding Off-market Hotel Owners?
Shot in the dark here, but I am looking for different methods to find contact info for older mom and pop hotels. I have done a lot of direct mail for SFR and multifamily over the years, but have never tried it for ho...
Thomas Gagnon
Need iPhone app to send multiple tenants common info
Currently I utilize texting and when necessary personally call individual tenants who don't have cell phones when I need to notify an entire building of common information. Specifically things like, need to move cars...
Justin Hughes
New, nervouse, and from Grand Lake, north east Oklahoma
Hey there BPers, I'm J. Harley Hughes(My real name is Justin, but I'm trying to establish a brand here). I got interested in real estate investing at the tender age of 10, when my grandfather offered me a summer job ...
Cole Black
Direct mail is expensive
Hey guys and girl,I am wanting to do a direct mail campaign. I’ve been in contact with Canada post and it’s going to cost $450 to print and mail 100 postcards. There has to be a better way. Any tips for someone in Can...
Dana R.
Temporary Phone for Landlording
Is there a way to only get a cellphone for just a few weeks?Most of the time, I don't really need a cellphone or smart phone. I can see the obvious benefits and convenience about having one, but its not really a neces...
Steve Lyman
Meeting with Attorney
Hi all,I am about to jump into my first multi-family apartment deal and have some great connections inside the metro Detroit commercial apartment industry. By referral, I am meeting with an attorney from a large firm ...
Bryan Teitzman
What questions should I ask potential property managers?
Hi all!I’m new to investing and hoping to get in on my first deal by the end of next year. Looking into by and holds for rent. Preferably multi family units. The market I’m in is a little pricey. I’m looking to buy ou...
Rob Allen
Pensacola STR Newbie Questions
Hello everyone,I am preparing to close on a SFH in East Hill, Pensacola that will be primarily a STR. I currently own 3xLTR in Virginia, but I'm new to STR and have a couple questions I'd really appreciate some insigh...