I'm in the process of converting a vacation home I own into a rental property as well as trying to pick up another SFR home as a rental in the near future. Right now, the vacation home is insured through a brand n...

What is the proper/appropriate way to fire your real estate agent?

Hello! I'm a newbie to BP as well as to the Real Estate world. My goal to REI is to start with becoming a licensed real estate agent. I'm not sure if this is an appropriate forum for it but I'm taking my New York Stat...

Hello BP - I am looking to connect with anyone with experience buying investment properties with little $ down. I currently have my "investing" cash tied down in 4 other doors and would like to purchase a SFH or 2/3 u...

Hello, I’m getting ready to file my taxes and add in my rental income. My tax advisor is saying that because I rent my two properties below fair market value that the IRS doesn’t count my rental income because I’m not...

My tenant caused a fire in a four unit apartment. The fire has made his unit uninhabitable, and will take me a month or so to fix. He was only on a month to month lease and is not trying to move back in when it is fix...

I came across an interesting opportunity to possibly get me started in real estate investing which I have been trying to get in for some time now.I am in the process of moving to a new home, and was considering turnin...

We're about to rent a 2bd house. Two people applied as roommates. After running background checks via SmartMove, we feel that one person is qualified but the other isn't. We plan to send a denial letter (is email okay...

Hi All,Just bought my first two family home. Since there is one heater and one meter, the heat and electric will all be in my name as the land lord. I understand I will need to price in the costs and I can call the ap...

Do I need a special operating agreement drafted for the purpose of holding a long-term rental in an LLC? Or is it sufficient to use an "off-the-shelf" version I can buy online?