Eddy Dumire
Which dog breeds are violent?
I'm considering allowing dogs and cats in my newest listing and need a little guidance from the community. I've never really owned a dog, though I have had cats. We just put brand new carpet in the house in addition...
Bill Gulley
HEALTH CARE LAW UPHELD
It's law, the Supreme Court held that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is valied under the taxing authority.
Yes, I know healthcare is one word....
However, states can opt out with the Medicaid portion. Now what?
Dennis Cosgrave
How Will California's Proposed Wealth Tax Affect You?
AB 2088 establishes a first-in-the-nation net worth tax, setting a 0.4% tax rate on all net worth above $30 million. If successful, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are likely to follow suit. How will th...
Billy Zhao
Pros and Cons of Raising Rent Annually (or when renewal)
I wish this forum has a search function as I'm pretty sure this topic has been discussed in the past and there are probably plenty of opinions on the matter. Anyways, here we go:
I have two tenants that are up for re...
Norm Chrostowski
Qualifying questions
I have been getting calls from my ads and mailers. While this is good, I can't help wonder if alot of these are a waste of time to even go look at. I mean, you can certainly get an idea of one's motivation by asking c...
Derek Savage
Building Capital While Young: Two jobs or college?
I am a senior in high school and I am wondering if taking a gap year and working 50-60 hours a week to get some starting capital is something to consider. I am wondering if I should do that or try to get through commu...
Bill B.
OK.....now what???
I've partnered with my mentor to purchase my first NPN. The purchase is now complete. It is a first position note. I'm very satisfied that the purchase price of the note is around 40% of the current fair market va...
Douglas Skipworth
Frayser haters, check out this video from The Ellen Show today!
I have only been active on BiggerPockets for a couple of months, but it's pretty clear that BP hates the Frayser neighborhood in Memphis*.There is no doubt it's a challenge rental market, but great things are happenin...
Ben Nelson
Sex Offender Existing Tenant
Hi all! I am currently closing on my first rental deal! It's a 2 acre, 3 mobile home unit property with all three units currently rented. I just found out that one of the current tenants is a registered sex offende...
Darrell D.
What comes after real estate?
Real Estate is certainly exciting but I'm wondering what comes next.
I have NOT done it all regarding real estate but I've established a good foundation. We own and manage enough properties to retire and grow cons...