Larmon Cummings Jr
New Direct Mail Campaign-South Side Chicago Market
Hello BP Community,I recently started a new direct mail marketing campaign in my Chicago market and wanted to sort of chronicle how it turns out. I actually wanted to post this the first week, but I gave it a little t...
Karl Krentzel
Why Don't More Realtors® Wholesale?
I gotta tell you. I'm frustrated. Maybe I'm alone. However, sometimes it feels as though I am the ONLY one who seems to "get it." As a Realtor®, I recognize the inherent brainwashing that goes on in the industry wi...
Deonte Ademiluyi
First Time Investor with 1000$ Where and how do I start?
So I'm 20 with 1000$ saved and I don't want to go to school because I know that I want to start investing. I'm looking through google trying to find a good duplex but honestly, I don't know what I'm looking for and wh...
Markus Powell
Do I still need my realtor?
Good morning,Earlier this year I decided that I wanted to buy my first place. I met with a family friend who is a realtor and he started to show us homes. For one reason or another, we didn't go with any of the homes ...
Mark Forest
Define "service dog"
I have a strict no pet policy, but lately prospective tenants have been saying "but my dog is a service animal." Is there a legal definition in my state of Michigan of a service dog? I don't think I can even ask a pr...
Andrew Wong
How is Fresno's market?
Hi BPer's of Fresno!I'm starting out in my journey in REI and am looking at several markets. I'm currently residing in San Jose, CA. As you guys know the state of affairs, I'd rather not invest in that area since it d...
Account Closed
Am I CRAZY to buy 2br townhouse when I could buy a 3br house?
I am about to buy a 2BR/2.5BA townhouse (has $216/month HOA). It has AMAZING views because the 1st floor is above the garage so this means the 1st floor is technically on the "2nd floor"... and the master bedroom on t...
David V.
For QBI - are 4 rental properties part of a combined business
When entering information on my Turbo Tax Premiere software I see a screen that asks the following: If this business shares common ownership and operates co-operatively with another business, you may want to report t...
Ben Morand
Airbnb Arbitrage - Story Time
Hello BP folks,
So I am currently a 21-year-old college student at the University of Florida, as well as a licensed real estate agent. As of right now, I am not making consistent enough income, nor do I have enough i...
Mike Gibson
Dodd-Frank 2014
What's the latest analysis with regard to Dodd-Frank 2014 which comes into effect January 10th as far as how it relates to real estate investors doing options, lease purchases, seller financing, etc.?