Alex Shipp
Would you trust an Enrolled Agent to do your taxes?
There's not a lot of info out there on enrolled agents, but they are just as qualified as CPAs to do taxes. They must pass a 3 part test that is created by by the IRS. I've been thinking about getting my EA certificat...
Brady Lee
Vacation rentals
As I am beginning my journey into Real Estate Investing here in Utah, I was wondering what everybody's opinions were on vacation rentals vs. long term rentals? I listened to the BP podcast with Matt Landau and really ...
Matt Charette
Can I have some feedback on this deal?
Hey BP!!! It’s official I have my first accepted offer (phew). I was hoping to get community feedback on the numbers. I’ve got some feedback from my biggest critic, my dad, and he’s advising against it and pretty much...
Nghi Le
How Illegal Additions Can Affect Buyer's Ability to Purchase
Calling out contractors, realtors, and lenders for help on this one...I just purchased a property at auction on Monday. It looked like a deal with its current setup and square footage. However, I didn't even notice ...
April C.
Can Deed Restrictions be changed by an HOA?
We are under contract on a property in Texas we would like to use as a STR. The Deed Restrictions do not state that the property cannot be used as a Short Term Rental. The City it is in has no Restrictions on STR nor ...
Ryan Edwards
New agent, which company should I work for?
I will be getting my license in about a month. Does anyone have an opinion on which RE company I should hang my license with? Anyone know pros and cons to diff brokerages? I'm thinking Keller Williams but wanted to he...
Malcolm Brown
Lease purchase vs assignment of sellers financing
I need to have a in depth understanding of the difference between assignment or land contract vs lease purchase. I know that "subject to" transfers the deed and might trigger the D.O.S Clause. The assignment or land c...
Neil Aggarwal
Investor offering lease purchase, is this a scam?
I have a house available for rent.I got a call from an investor that says he has a buyers pool and they can buy the house from me on a lease purchase. The buyer will pay my full asking price, I collect rent for 12 mon...
Buddy Holmes
Self Directed IRA doing a mortgage note for a SFR purchase
I am buying a SFR as an investment property. It is out of state and will not be used in any way personally.I have a Self Directed IRA and would like to start trying out Mortgage notes.Is it OK or prohibited to do a f...
Joe Gemma
BGE Cut Off my Gas for Reasons Out of My Control
Hi BP Community,I’m in the midst of a very unusual situation with Baltimore County Gas & Electric (BGE). I purchased a rowhome in Middle River on 10/25 and at the time of purchase all gas appliances were working p...