Mark Forest
Damage clauses
I have examined many leases and I have never seen an expressed complete clause whereby the tenant damages the property and the landlord receives compensation immediately. I do not want to wait till they vacate and ha...
Gian Jr, III
Check my math? Deducting STR losses against high wave W2 job.
Hi BiggerPockets community, I am considering purchasing a STR and being an active participant for the opportunity to deduct the STR losses (notably deprecation) against my W2 job. I have been doing a lot of research h...
John Newburg
I bought a house, business expense?
So I do day trading at home - it uses to be an apartment but it was a good year and I bought a house outright.Can I deduct the space I utilize in my home as a business expense on next year's taxes?Also do I need a bus...
Cassandra Brown
Questions to Ask Tenant References
First time landlords here. We are just beginning the tenant screening process. What are some key questions to ask tenant references? Categories include: personal references, employers, and landlords?Also welcoming any...
Jeff B.
P/E ratios vs Cap Rates as metrics
Stocks are measured using a Price / Earnings ratio (ref: http://www.investopedia.com/university/peratio/peratio1.asp) Although a simple indicator to calculate, the P/E is actually quite difficult to interpret....
Eduardo Esquivel
Renting to Incoming Refugees
Hello all,
I’m a new landlord with just one property so far. My wife and I took the DIY route and are currently renting to friends while looking toward our next property. I have big dreams to expand my portfolio in t...
Samantha M.
Installing Central Air & Duct Work
If a property does not have central air not only are you going to have to purchase a handler and condenser, but you are going to have to do duct work as well correct?
What would be a good estimate for the cost of put...
Fred A.
Hello from S. Texas!
Glad I found this site. Seems like there are lots of people on here looking for the same things.
Jerry Galloway
Need to know Is Wholesale Legit?
I have been doing a lot of research about Wholesaleing real estate. I have books coming in, & I’m currently enrolled in a wholesale class, but i just want to know honest opinions.. can a 21 year old actually start...
Rebecca Shine
Intra-Tenant Laundry Dispute
Hello!
I was hoping for some advice. I have a multi-family property in which each unit has their own set of washers and dryers, but both sets are located in the basement - a common area. The tenant from one of my u...