Brian Koons
House Hacking Tax write-offs
I am currently house hacking a 4 unit property. The unit I live in has 2 additional rooms that are both rented out. I currently am not using any space as a home office, and it would be somewhat difficult to designate ...
Cece West
Vacation home cleaning service advertisement
Hi all, I have a vacation home cleaning service and property management company in Myrtle Beach SC. that I started last summer. I quickly gained 8 new clients and so far so good. We developed a awesome working relatio...
Dean Steinmann
Sump Pump Clog - Tenants Responsibility?
Currently house hacking with my family living in the main area of a SFH, and a tenant living in a full basement apartment. Today, the sump pump was clogged as a result of her putting wipes, paper towels, feminine prod...
Donna Johnson
Locations Best to be AVOIDED for Investing?
I appreciate those who have shared locations/areas they are finding success in investing. I am wondering what your thoughts are of areas to avoid? For example, I have found some very affordably priced properties in ...
Luis Gonzalez
Steps on rehabbing a property
So I tried searching on BP but I can't seem to find this information. I am curious to know on what are your steps when rehabbing a property. Like what do you take care first. Do you start doing the kitchen or bathroom...
Matthew Cervoni
Tuesday Tip: Don't Pay Self-Employment Tax on your STR
Self-employment taxes are imposed on self-employment income in lieu of Social Security and Medicare taxes that an employee would typically have withheld from their paycheck. It is calculated on the net income that an ...
Andy S.
Dryer Vent & Fireplace Chimney Cleanup in NJ. Who should pay for it
Hello,I am renting out a property in NJ and have a professional cleaning service do thorough cleaning of dryer vent as well as fireplace chimney before the tenant moves in. Now that HOA has a mandatory requirement of ...
Dan Laseria
Seeking insight on C Class Landlord Challenges
Anyone experienced in C class investments? I am looking into a 4-Plex in a C class community with 11-12%CAP Rate. The CAP rates factor in property management fees and a projected 40% expense figure. The community ha...
Joshua Haynes
What are you doing to prepare in the case of a major depression
Just a bit curious as to what every is doing if and when this happens. Send your responses
Amar P.
STRs & how to analyze deal differently than traditional rentals
Hello everyone. I am a relative newbie to BP.com and have been reading a lot on how to identify and analyze a good deal for rental real estate properties. My question has to do with how those of you more seasoned in ...