Katie Rawls
Do I use a realtor friend on my first rental property?
I have a 7 unit property I am inquiring on directly, asking questions my banker has advised. Should I bring my realtor friend in on it if I am doing all the leg work? This is my first rental inquiry and my realtor has...
Nathan S.
Book/Electronic Resources for Tax Deductions
Hi BP world, for tax deductions, Nolo's Every Landlord’s Tax Deduction Guide has been my bible when it comes to what can be deducted and how for the rental business. What other resources do you use for tax deduction...
Rick Browning
Newbies in the Lewiston Auburn Maine area
My wife and I have been doing the research and are about to dive in. Looking to improve our passive income to prepare for our future. Doing this on top of a full time job.
Daric Myers
Alarm Systems in Apartments
I'm looking at a 16 door property in a C part of town. As I push through the recovery stage I want to keep the property safe so I've put security cameras into my numbers.
But, what about security systems in the apar...
Joshua McKenzie
Two Houses on the property. Mortgage guy says it won't pass FHA
There's an acreage with two houses on the property. It's rural. My mortgage broker says that there is almost no chance that the property would go for FHA simply based on comparables. But from everywhere else I've bee...
Scott Charles
Structuring a BRRRR business relationship
Greetings fellow investors.
An acquaintance and I are looking into some collaboration. He is very experienced with rent-to-own, lease option, and private money lending. He wants to branch out into a separate BRRRR ...
Michelle Zarlengo
1031 Exchange Colorado Property, reinvest in Houston
I have a property in Grand Junction, Colorado that will go on the market soon. I am considering placing the proceeds in a 1031 exchange and investing it in a couple properties in Houston, Texas. I know some of the 103...
Will H.
Business Entity
Hello BP,Can someone please recommend a company I can use to setup a business entity besides legalzoom. I want to do business in the state of New Jersey. Thank you.
Manny T. Marcos
Bank Owned Acquisition Steps
There is a bank-owed property that is NOT LISTED. I would like to buy it before it becomes listed (that's how much I am interested in it). Does anyone have experience with this? If so, please let me know how to do ...
Brandy Carter
Should I collect first,last, and security depoait
Having a discussion with my fiancé about should we be collecting first months rent and last months and a security deposit? Or just first months and a deposit? Thank you