Michael Plaks
Remember to send your 1099s by January 31!
The beginning of the year is a perfect opportunity to get even with all those contractors who worked for you during 2018: report them to the almighty IRS and make them pay taxes on the money they received from you. In...
Sam Leon
MOVE (realtor.com) acquires Point2's listing syndication arm
Following recent news of Zillow acquiring Trulia, Move made a move today. Curious to see how the pros here think of this move. Would it help realtor.com be more competitive to Zillow?InPlay from Briefing.com9:03 am ...
Amy E.
Background Check Companies
What's everyone using for background checks nowadays? I started doing this a few years ago, and have used TransUnion's SmartMove. Its worked great, but recently they changed it up and now I don't get nearly as much ...
Justine Scheuher
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
These are conservative numbers. I could potentially get 850-900/m in rent. PROS: house is super affordable, some houses on the street are being renovated, move-in ready, I could force appreciation if i wanted to (i.e....
Ron H.
Fannie Mae Opens the Floodgates: What's Your Opinion?
What has me wondering if I'm seeing straight is the article linked below describing a radical easing of credit standards. Fannie Mae has unveiled a new program that allows previously excluded sources of income. I wa...
Gretl Anne Fortuna
Renting out rooms in Chesapeake, VA area
Hello BP! Basically the title. Pros and cons? Did you have to get permit/have the place inspected? How do you file for tax? What are the things that you would consider?Thank you in advance!
Jorge Abreu
📄 Performing a Due Diligence
It typically involves the following steps:
1.Seller Deliverables. Request a detailed list of documents and information from the seller, including financials, leases, contracts, capital expenditures, surveys, environm...
James O.
Sharing neighborhood scout reports vs Fair Housing Laws
Hi all agents/brokers/real estate lawyers,
I use neighborhood scout to get an idea of neighborhood qualities. I particularly like info regarding the housing stock as well as employment. Even if some parts of the repo...
Old Pete
tax sales and bankruptcies
hi, what can a tax sale investor do to protect themselves from losing property to bankruptcies? thanks.
Kiara Colon
Understanding Upfront Fees When Buying
As you embark on the exciting journey of purchasing your dream home, I want to provide you with some important information about upfront fees that are typically associated with buying a property. It's essential to be ...