Luis Lozada
Using my equity
im new to rental property investment.. we own our home with approx. 65,000 in equity and would like to use some of it to buy our first rental property here in the states ( we have on STR in Dominican Republic). How do...
Aaron Stark
Tips for a recent grad looking to invest
Hi,My name is Aaron. I'm looking to save up 20% on a house in the next year or so. That part will be easy. What will be difficult is that I have next to no hard experience in real estate. Does anyone have tips or sugg...
Steph C.
Taxation of Rehabs that Cross to Next Calendar Year
Hi BP,
I have a question that I'm sure many of you can answer.
We purchased a home to rehab last year in an LLC. The rehab was completed last year, but the house did not sell by the end of 2011. If the house had so...
Jeff Brower
What to do first year after purchase: Claim Loss or Claim Income for Future DTI Ratio
Hello All,I am just about to purchase my first SFR or MF buy and hold long term. I have done some searching on this topic and haven't found much so that is why I ask. I would like to know what most of you would do in ...
John Dykes
Buying Atlanta for section 8
I was talking to an investor in North Ga today. He was saying since the market up this way has leveled. him and his brother have been buying $30 -$45 grand houses in Atlanta for section 8 rentals. Any exp. With this a...
Venky B.
Completed my RE License test in IL, now what?
I completed my RE license test in IL. I am more interested to do the wholesaling. Any ideas on which brokerage firm would be good to join to do the wholesaling. Any Agents in IL, currently doing wholesaling. Would lov...
Account Closed
¿How do I calculate NOl percentage ?
if my NOl is 15,158 how can i know my percentage?? Bigger pockets says i want a NOl that is between 40% or 50%.
Rose Kabu
Newbie from Tampa-Wesley Chapel, FL
Hi everyone,My name is Rose Mbathi and I am new to RE investing. I came across BP while doing my due diligence on one of the RE gurus in order to determine whether or not to become a mentee.I'm a CPA and have been in...
Micah Shelton
Sell one rental to pay revolving debts portfolio created? Or?
Snapshot of issue:
I have accumulated 5 small multi-families. 4 in Indiana, 1 in Portland, OR. Through that have had to heavily renovate one and two others with significant tenant turn over needs this past year. I ha...
Troy F.
Tenant Screening - What is a reasonable Credit Score?
I've heard Brandon and David talk about having a clear tenant screening criteria. I have a 4 unit rental property in Lincoln, NE. I am open to accepting tenants with vouchers, or Section 8. I am wondering what is a...