Benjamin Lenz
Why you shouldn't build a Jr. ADU in California
For those of you who live in California, you may think you can "Triplex" your home by tacking on an ADU and Jr. ADU to your existing dwelling. From what I've gathered (at least in my city), the truth is that you CAN d...
Jonathan Satizabal
Purchasing properties with "illegal" units
Would you purchase a property in Chicago with a non-conforming or illegal unit? What are your exit strategies if an issue comes up? What are the insurance or legal risks? Would you purchase the property valuing it wit...
Collin S.
Short-term Rentals (Airbnb) in Jacksonville
I see plenty of Airbnb listings in Jacksonville, but little information on short term rental regulations for the city. Are there regulations (hotel tax?) governing these short term rentals, or any special hoops to jum...
Melissa Kirchhoff
Rental - Which flooring would you pick?
Plan is to rent and hold for maybe 5 years or so, then fix up and sell.- So right now, it's a 50's house, it has hardwood floors that had carpet over them, I'd like to have the hardwood floors refinished and looking n...
John Hyre
Pass-Thru Deduction, Landlords, New Regs
Panic! Landlords Cannot Take New Pass-Thru Deduction! NOT.The IRS just came out with proposed regulations on the awesome new Pass-Thru Ded...
Sean Bramble
STR property under contract ... but it's in an HOA
Hey BP! Have a feeling I know what you all will say about this but thought I'd ask anyway. I've got an STR property under contract in the Shenandoah National Park area. Pencils out well return-wise, but the catch is i...
Tomer O.
Branch Profit Tax for Foreign Company
Hi everyone,
Trying to understand the regulations around branch profit tax.
When making an investment via a Foreign Company in a US investment (Syndication/Real Estate Fund/Private Placement).I understand BPT is o...
Lorenzo Brown
Need some insight
I am pursuing a real estate broker/agent career and I would like to know some of the advantages it brings to the table when it comes to investing in real estate. :cool:
Jake Wagoner
Converting a Warehouse into 24 unit aptmts
Hi my names Jake I own a 52,000 sq ft warehouse I want to convert into a 24 unit apartment. We’re in a smaller town pop 5,000 with stable employment with very little new or quality product. I’ve talked to the city and...
Rick Bassett
The Implications of Dodd/Frank Repeal
I don't care if you love or hate the current tenant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This post isn't intended to be political.I am curious to get the opinions of other BPers on what the investing road ahead/climate looks li...