Derrick Sisney
Real Estate Attorney?
Hello, I am new here to this website and must say it is the best. But I have a question before I run out and buy a "wholesale property". It is my understanding that I need to have some type of "Corp." before I do this...
Mark W.
Structuring accounts
At the moment I have separate savings accounts set up with a single bank. Some of the savings accounts are personal, while the others are what I would consider "business" savings accounts: property tax escrows for...
Kim Hopkins
Portfolio / Asset Management Software for Owners NOT Property Mgr
Hello! I have searched for this on the forums extensively and online, to the point where I've started building my own and writing the code myself. I still can't believe it doesn't already exist though! I'm looking for...
Joseph Shaggs
tax implications of deeding title to property
Hello! What are the tax implications of an individual deeding the title of a property to a partnership or corporation? Specifically, if the title to a property is in my name and I deed it to an LLC (setup as a partn...
Nick B.
10% economic vacany - is it sustainable in the long term?
Hello BP,I have reviewed many potential apartment deals marketed by different sponsors. While all of them were unique, most of them had one thing in common: they were underwritten for 10% economic vacancy (or less!) s...
Alexander V.
Section-8 Negativity - Survivorship Bias, or Accurate?
Hello all,
I'm playing devil's advocate in this post. I'd like to hear some experienced landlords who have actually worked with Section-8 and/or know the details of the program guidelines.
We all see Section-8 horro...
Fernando E.
Buying my first investment property in the Bay Area
Hi BP family, I'm planning to buy my first investment property with my sister in the Bay Area. I'm planning to buy in Fremont, Hayward, Union City but with my budget it seems that I can only buy condo or townhouse (if...
Jay Hinrichs
Before and After shots of 90 home development
See first phase of the 90 homes bottom picture is one year ago top picture is this week.. Drones are a very important tool these days to help market your product keep investors informed and excited ..
Royce Billiot
Any Luck Using an Absentee Owner List?
I've recently purchased an absentee owner list. I've placed some postcards in the mail today. Was wondering who has had luck with a list as such. Any good pointers? Do's and Don'ts?! Thanks in advance.
Terry Eriksen
Newb from SoCal
Hello everyone, I am in a unique situation. I am 38 and just retired from the FAA due to a work related injury. I have a very nice pension that I can comfortably live off of. When I turn 65, it will go down approximat...