Ben Fraser
New: Geospatial Analyst, Michigan (Okemos, East Lansing, Lansing)
Hi BP'ers!I'm a new member living in Lansing, Michigan and I'm about to graduate from Michigan State University with an MS in Urban Planning. Go State! I currently own 2 SFR's in Lansing, one I live in, one I'm fixing...
Blair Nye
Help! - Leaking windows. Seeking ideas and potential contractor
Two southwest facing windows in the top unit of my duplex are leaking water whenever it rains hard. There is no obvious ceiling / wall damage. I have inspected from inside the attic just above the windows and can’t fi...
Philip Klinck
Self Directed IRA liabilities, LLC, and tax issues
So I know I can protect my full IRA by setting up LLCs that buy property that the IRA buys. But, then the rent than comes into the LLC would be taxed and then sent to the IRA. So is there a better way to protect your ...
Chris McHaney
Quicbooks journal entries for saving for taxes and insurance?
Hi all,We self manage our properties and save monthly for taxes and insurance for all of our properties. I can't seem to figure out a way to get journal entries correct in Quickbooks to keep track of each property. Te...
Cole Allen
First property… foundation issue?
Found a great deal but I did notice a crack in one of the walls probably 20-30 inches long and a spot where it looks like there may have been a leak at some point. Automatic red flags? Or how could I determine if it’s...
Bryan N.
Webpage problem
Why is it every time I click on something to read, when the page loads it zooms in and I have to zoom it back out? Some pages even after pinching back out I have to scroll to the right in order to see everything. It...
Matthew Villalon
Fix foundation repair/water proofing OR convert single family home into a duplex
Hi there,Im new to the real estate game and I am faced with an interesting situation. I currently own a single family home with approx $300k in equity in Long Island NY and looking to get some insight. A little backgr...
Neil G.
New Construction Duplex Hack - Finding Land
Hey BP folks, I want to buy a piece of land in the Tampa Bay area and hire a developer to build a mid-high end duplex and then sell one unit and live in the other unit. Any tips on how to find a suitable piece of land...
Mercedes Cantero
Flat roofs.
Hello everyone,I am reading a book about multifamily rentals and I want to ask you what the expression "flat roofs" means?Thank you!!
Scott Upshaw
New Jersey contractor looking to make connections
Hi. My name is Scott Upshaw and I am a contractor in Central New Jersey. I own Redo Remodeling in Bridgewater. I have had an interest in real estate for quite sometime and am ready to start moving forward. I am lookin...