Jason Malabute
major universities in my market
I am trying to determine the "economic anchor" of my market. An economic anchor is something that supports the local economy and is not going anywhere even during an economic downturn.Question: How many students have ...
Shawn C.
Best strategies for a cash buyer?
Hello,New member here, this seems like a great site and I am glad to be part of it! I am a real estate professional and have a cash buyer interested in purchasing a rental property. The market here in SE WI where he ...
Account Closed
What's the typical commission/finder's fee for bringing a buyer?
If you have high-value real estate on the market and someone brings you a buyer who closes the sale... what would you expect to pay that person as a commission or finder's fee for making the connection?
Estrella Carolina Mckinney
differentiate yourself from the competition
What measures do you take to differentiate yourself from the competition and highlight your property in a saturated market?
In a saturated market, the key lies in highlighting the uniqueness of your property. In our ...
Anna Myers
1031 advice & ideas
Hello! We are closing in days on our primary residence of 18 years in the Bay Area, Ca. We rented the house out for the last 20 months before we put the house up for sale. Net result is that we JUST figured out that w...
Nerissa Vento
Option to Purchase vs. Assignment Contract for Wholesaling
I have come across a 2 family home that needs major repair. I am not sure if I can get a buyer so to be safe I am going to have the owner sign an Option to Purchase agreement vs. an Assignment Contract b/c I do not h...
Mike Bereck
Getting mileage write off
If you have a home office you use for your rental company and you go driving for dollars, can you claim the standard mileage deduction?
Chris Kuhlman
Property insurance for rental properties
Hello Everybody,I have 15 properties that are rented (split between multi unit and single family houses). I have an insurance policy (in my LLC name) for each property.I was wondering if this is common, or is it bett...
Mark Beekman
Can Gain from Jointly Owned Property Be Designated to One Owner?
My wife and I are looking to purchase a SFH to rehab and flip. We want the gains from the sale to go to me for tax purposes. We originally had the idea of me buying the property and having the deed solely in my name, ...
Will Poon
Should first purchase be the safest in (terms of financial risk)?
Hi BP! - I am going to start my RE journey in a few months. What is your opinion on the first purchase being the safest in terms of financial risk? For example lower risk A-B neighborhoods vs buying in a higher risk C...