Christopher Lynch
How to evaluate income property for house hacking
Hi all,I wanted to get some clarification on what rules you are using to evaluate a house hack. My goal is to buy a multi-unit property I can live in rent free. What metrics are you using? I have heard some people use...
Jeff Ronningen
Selecting an Accountant
Hello BPers, in the past year or so I took on a partner to build a real estate business while continuing to work my demanding corporate job, which I plan to continue indefinitely. We're up to 23 units. We need a more ...
Daniel Domer
Alternative to Lockbox/Smart Lock. HOA wont allow it
Hello,We own a beach front condo down in the cocoa beach area (Cape Canaveral). We are looking into self managing it but there is a big hurdle in that the HOA doesn't allow lockboxes or smart locks on the doors. Prett...
Michael Little
Need new CPA in Durham/Raliegh NC area
I have been listening to the tax strategies podcast on BP and my current CPA hasn't been doing many of the stategies they talk about. Have not been taking the deduction for paying my children and the home office becau...
Kelly Douglas
Eminent domain - Fair compensation?
This is a legitimate case of condemnation for public use.
Here is the deal. An eminent domain move by the village will reduce our site by approximately 10%. We need to determine the fair market value of the land ...
Yamini M.
New Member from Atlanta
HI, I am a Newbie and I wanted to introduce myself to the community. I am an Architect(working towards licensing this year) working full time in my 40's . RE has always been a passion for me, apart from working on (S...
Christopher Oliva
help with code violations
I'm preparing to mail a list of Code Violations for San Antonio. I pulled the list for May 2017 and finally got it down to about 1k entries (i was able to pull absentee owners from the list as well as i was able to n...
Aaron Jones
Chicago - 60628 Area Code
Good day everyone! I'm still learning and have two questions
1. For the Chicago 60628 zip code, should I use the 70% or 75% rule?
2. Extremely basic question, what is the difference between comps and ARV? I have cal...
Ryan Mainwaring
Nationwide Children Hospital Rehab
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Columbus.
Purchase price: $50,000
Cash invested: $100,000
Rehabbed interior and exterior of house including built a single car ga...
Dennis Thompson
Commercial Zoning and Use
My question relates to zoning codes and re-zoning strategies.I am not sure how to phrase my question so please bare with me as I try to explain.Commercial property is extremely expensive in my market. I am looking for...