David C.
Schedule C or Schedule E ? Pros - Cons
I have read sources/watched videos, etc. regarding reporting rental income on your Schedule C vs. Schedule E. Each source comments on why one may be better or the other. Frankly, it seems like depending upon the sou...
Michael Rossi
What do you Carry?
Let's face it, we live in a violent society. The average middle-class American doesn't see it, but those of us that invest in lower income neighborhoods see it every day. For an average, honest, middle-class or uppe...
Jerry W.
What effect will the war in the Ukraine hon our economy?
The most significant event in my not so short life was in 1989 when the Berlin Wall was torn down. A country that had been divided for decades by a concrete wall and machine guns simply ceased to exist. People were ...
Lara Thatcher
Allow Dutch German shepherd dog in rental property?
Hi all, I’m in a bit of a predicament. I have very qualified prospective tenants but they have a Dutch German Shepard dog. Female, 54 lbs, vaccinated, potty trained and “very sweet”. I’ve only ever rented to people wi...
AJ Wong
What it's really like to invest and develop in Baja Mexico
If you're like me, you like a good deal. It's probably why you're on BP in the first place..hoping to learn, grow and gain an edge in your investment portfolio. My urge to find or create success is a bit more adventur...
Corey Thompson
We slammed 781 bandit signs the weds night before Thanksgiving
The city is off, so they won't be pulling your signs. Other investors are lazy, so they eating left over turkey, they won't be pulling your signs. Our signs will produce 10 buys. Signs have already produced a 400k ...
Jay Garrison
Chicago water meter installations on hold
Hello,I have an unmetered rental property in Chicago and my water bill is ridiculous. The city has put a freeze (pardon the pun) on water meter installations while they "investigate" problems with old/lead pipes. Mean...
Nuhan Demirkan
Wholesale as a R/E agent
Hello,
I am planning on doing wholesale and retail deals. One question I have is who gets the profits from the wholesale deal, me or my broker? Any R/E agents out there who experienced this?
Angelo Aguirre
First time home buyer! Where do I start?
Hello everyone!
I am moving to the Fort Carson/Colorado Springs area in August 2024. I am military and looking to use a VA loan. I have never bought or rented any property and I'm looking to buy a home at $300,000 m...
Tyler Carpenter
Cap Rates
What cap rate do all of you investors look for when buying multi units? Im curious if you base different cap rates on certain amounts units compared to that of other another building with a different amount of units. ...