Corbett Brasington
is 1/3 materials, 1/3 labor, 1/3 profit still what most GCs expect?
I am asking this question for two reasons:1. Is this what a healthy project looks like to a GC? Markup recommendations are all over the place from 20% to 67% and I don't know what is reasonable. I don't want to dea...
Chris McKenzie
Evicts tenant: Move items to storage or leave in house?
I have a tenant eviction tomorrow in NJ. Does anyone have a thought on either moving their stuff to storage versus leaving in the house for them to remove? My understanding is they have 30 days to remove before it’s c...
Sarah Martin
Renting a back lot for commercial storage
I am in escrow on a commercial/industrial complex with 3 fully rented warehouse buildings and a dirt lot in the back corner. Currently the tenants are storing construction equipment and personal RVs in the lot for fr...
Devin Keener
How does the $150k AGI rule work for real estate tax deductions against w-2 income?
I'm new to real estate investing and own one rental and a primary residence. I recently found out about the separation between passive and active incomes and that there are rules about crossing the line on how you can...
Jeremy Anan
Tenant passed away, family hasn't clear the house 45 days after
Hello BP - Hope all are doing great. I am reaching out to have your input. I last communicated with my tenant in early June; he was doing okay. He last paid his June rent on June 6. After not receiving his July rent p...
Lance Turner
LTR with an STR ADU
I'm working on a new investment property. It has a standard 1600 SF 3/2 LTR but it has a 600 SF ADU 1/1 studio that I want to use as an STR.
Looking for advice since this will be my first STR.
1. What are the bes...
Brett Riemensnider
Remodeling My First Unit On First Investment Property!
Looking for some insight on a few things before starting construction on my first rental property! Area is not a high end area by any means, all units don’t have laundry as well as no centralized air. Trying to add v...
Mindy Jensen
What is Your BEST Small-Living Hack?
I'm running out of space in my house. Rather than get a bigger house, I'm looking for clever ways to organize my stuff. What's your best small-living hack?
Ephraim Zambuko
Architect from Zimbabwe
Hello from the other side. I am a Zimbabwean Architect interested in learning all I can about real estate from all of you so that I begin to invest in my home country, of course real estate in Zimbabwe is very differe...
Nazz Wang
What documents to request for Multifamily offers?
Hi BP Family,I am making an offer on my first multifamily building ever, so I want to know what doc's to request when making an offer.It is a 8 unit building with around a 9% cap rate. There are two store fronts and 6...