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While I greatly respect accountants, I want someone to explain why they're worth the fee for 90% of buy and hold investors. This year my refund was $3,800. My total tax prep fee was approx $4,200 (not unusual if you a...
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Ever wondered how to track the market for mortgage rates, especially when it comes to Non-QM and DSCR Loans? Check out my latest article published here on BP!Thoughts/comments/feedback? Did I forget anything? let me...
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Hi all,Please give me any on all thoughts on the best way to approach or inform tenants about a rent increase. The house is currently rented under market.......I did increase rent with the last lease...by 6 percent.Th...
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Hi guys, I've spent the last year or more learning all I can about direct mail and leads list and it seems EVERY coach and every industry person I've researched preaches Absentee Owners list. I have the resources to s...
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Previously, the Federal Reserve indicated it would raise the federal funds rate four times this year. On March 16th the Federal Open Market Committee said it expects to raise the federal funds rate six times this year...
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How accurate has everyone found air dna to be. I purchased the service to analyze properties in a beach town in north carolina. I ran the rentalizer and it came up with a projected number that made the deal work. I...
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HiI am new to the family and 23 was my first year owning beach property (Myrtle Beach). I did expect there to be a slow season Oct-March, but I am hell bent on changing that! Anyone else been able to bring in the sl...
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The holy grail investing strategy is when one can perfectly time the market. Numerous investors have collectively made millions, scratch that, billions by getting in at the bottom of a market cycle and exiting at the ...
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What do you guys think about banks still holding onto some REO's? I think here in Chicago that this is true as well as a few other investors in my area. Looking for an overall view of the situation though from around...