Sonny Dong
VA Loan, house hack duplex 25% down?
I want to use the rest of my VA Loan I have already used $315,000. I live in Texas and have one primary residence and eligible to get another property in June (1 year mark). There is a duplex new build and their agent...
Robert Chiang
Buying out a family member on a house we own
I own a house with my brother and I am thinking about buying his share so I own the house 100%. The house is free and clear. My brother and I get along, so we want to do this the most fair way possible. 1) How wou...
Yongming Huang
Best app for independent landlords
I was trying to find the best software to manage my rental properties. Every app out there claims that they are the "one-stop" solution. Are they? I set out to find out. I created a spreadsheet to compare the eight ap...
Vik C.
Are Notes/HML the right approach for me?
Hi all,My "real estate goal" is very straightforward - I am looking for an approach that can yield a 6%+ annual return with as little active work and time as possible, after a learning period (of up to 5 years).By 6%+...
Nathan Gesner
Do you include a regular rent increase in your lease?
My lease includes an automatic increase of 3% every year. Do you include a standard rent increase in your lease or do you play it by ear every year?
Michael Calvey
How Are Savvy STR Hosts Using Automation to Transform Their Businesses?
As someone who manages short-term rentals, I've started using automation to help run things better. It's supposed to save a lot of time and make things less stressful. Have any of you tried using automation in your re...
Nelson Lin
“Interested Renters” not applying
I’ve been having trouble getting people to apply to an apartment I’ve been trying to renting out. I’ve had 10 showings, half of which said they really like the apartment, but only one is even in the process of filling...
Joseph Escamilla
Utilities when Marketing Rental -HELP!
Hey everyone - I currently have a triplex under renovation and one unit is ready to be rented out. The utility setup is unique. All 3 units share water , 2 out of 3 share gas, and electric is completely separate. To m...
Philip Bashaw
How do I determine an ARV on a small apartment building?
Hello BP Family!I found an apartment building in Atlanta that hasn't been updated in forever...if ever. It needs a lot of work, inside and out and I want to make a reasonable low offer on it and don't really know how ...
Mark Stone
RE tax questions from a noob
Ok I have a few questions in regards to my taxes and am hoping someone could help answer them or point me in the right direction! Thanks in advance for any insight!Due to my income falling between the $100-$150k, I am...