Blake Nelson
New effects and recent changes to consumer credit scoring. Credit
With so many different scoring models and with consumers increasingly becoming confused when they check their credit scores and getting a different score depending on where they checked it at, I wanted to lend my expe...
Nick E.
How to book lender credits on a refinance
Hi, I do my own bookkeeping and am trying to figure out the proper way to book a refinance on an investment property.The refinance was a zero-cost refi with a huge credit of -0.75 points (on a $1.6M loan). This covere...
Sean Osch
Where to form LLC and how to register in a foreign state?
Hey everyone,I'm looking at using Northwestern Registered Agent to start an LLC to do business in the Southeast, but wondering where I should start the LLC. I see a lot of people start it in Wyoming, Nevada or Delawar...
Michael Shadow
Huge apartment fire down the street
There was a huge apartment fire down the street from one of my buildings last night. They got everyone out ok so no one was hurt, thank God. 18 apartments destroyed and 2 commercial spaces, one was rented by our sta...
Angelo Llamas
Taxes on a new rental
Recently bought a rental that I am living in and will start to renting it out early next year. I’ve done my calculations and have seen that I will be breaking even with this investment day one. On a rental that’s not ...
Sam G.
Cost to install new tub in leaking shower sound right?
I have a shower that is leaking when used to the basement downstairs. This is an old leak that I thought was taken care of and apparently is not. So plumber advised that I redo the shower floor. I want to do the job o...
Justin Ash
Failing to plan is planning to fail...
Fact.The US government is totally bankrupt, Social Security is running out of money, and that the Federal Reserve is rapidly engineering its own insolvency.How do we find value to soften the impact?How do we make bett...
Brad Taylor
Smartlocks or Keypad Locks for Rental Properties
Just about to close on my 1st househack rental! I have to replace some of the locks and wondering if I should just make the jump to a keypad or smartlock instead of the cheaper/traditional lock for all units?Love to ...
Benjamin Lioue
Advice for Doing Private Lending
I am doing a private unsecured loan of $10K at 11% to a real estate development firm. I have received personal guarantees from the 3 individuals whom make up this firm as well as added on the insurance (except life). ...
Kenneth T.
How to collect rent
My parents are starting to rent out part of their home instead of just letting my kids live there. This is great for them, but they aren't really good at management. Thus, I will be doing most of the work for them. Th...