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Hi BPers! I am a residential multi-family investor looking to expand into the commercial real estate space. For you experienced commercial real estate investors, what are some essential learning materials you have rea...
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So, you hire a Property Management Company (PMC) to manage your rental property(s). What are you experiencing or expecting them to charge you for their time spent managing maintenance issues?In our experience, the cos...
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Have LLC for buying and renting homes want to set up separate business to manage, do repairs for LLC and want to do the work myself in that business. Can Joe Doe LLC (owned by Joe Doe) hire Joe Doe property managemen...
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Hello, I had a question about being seen as a real estate professional for tax purposes. If I'm "House Hacking" my primary residence does that count as hours towards my 750 per year?
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Good morning BP,
I am a long time but and hold investor but a Newbie to new, multi unit construction on the west coast of Florida. I am building out a multi unit building with a cost, including labor and materials of...
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Hello, I was curious if it would be beneficial for me to make efforts to qualify as a real estate professional for tax purposes. I am currently a stay at home dad but have the option to return to work at my previous p...
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Hello all, I am seeing more and more post of investors trying to go it alone and getting crushed. Everyone thinks it's so easy. Just buy a property, place an ad for GS'S then place an ad for a tenant and all will be g...
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Is it customary to ask your GC for an itemized list with receipts of all materials? My partner and I just finished our first rehab project and I've been getting generalized invoices. I'm not seeing what each thing cos...
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Before I really dive into the waters I really feel as if I need to have a firm grasp on the construction aspect of this business. Unfortunately I have little to no experience in this field and I would really like to b...
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If you were starting a new STR or MTR, what are some things you can do to cut down on future maintenance? I'm looking for durable furniture, linens, construction materials, things like that.I have and STR and an MTR a...