Raul Tirado
First Rental Property - Searching for tenants
What are the pros / cons to using a rental agency (Brown, Harris & Stevens) to list our first rental apartment in NYC? This will be our non-family tenant since we gutted the apartment and want to make sure the te...
Marcello Di Gerlando
When is it appropriate to ask for seller financing?
Hi all, long time BP member here, never posted on this forum. As concisely as I think I can make this post:My experience with real estate purchases has exclusively been cash purchases. However, an opportunity has pres...
Amber Roy
First International Property Purchase in Campagna, Italy
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $37,500
Cash invested: $37,500
This was my FIRST international real estate purchase and I have learned a lot from t...
Account Closed
Change in capital gains tax
Haven't heard much about the change in capital gains tax. Will it affect income property, or just owner occupied?
If Cap Gains on income property is eliminated, does that mean I would not have to pay tax on the sale ...
Ian L.
Strategic Advice for Next Rental Property
Hi BP!I currently own a rental condo free and clear. I plan to refinance the condo to use the proceeds for my next rental property. I’m looking for strategic advice on whether the refinance should be in the form of a ...
Peter Thielemann
Rolling over a 401k to a self-directed IRA.
Hello, I'm looking for a reliable custodian to roll my company-sponsored 401k into a self-directed IRA. I'm looking to purchase rental properties to supplement my soon-to-be retirement. Also, I'm looking for any infor...
Antwaun Boykin
New cities for rental investments
What are some of the resources that someone should be using to find new cities for rental properties?
Shawna Clark
Home warranty for your SFH?
A few years ago I decided to keep my house and rent it out when I got married and moved into my husbands house. I simply put a home warranty on the house for $500 per year and when anything broke, like a garbage dispo...
Jeffrey Cadwell
Turning 21, with 12k.
Hey BP, I have been lurking here awhile. I am turning 21 and have just over 12k in a college fund that can be used since I am on a full ride. In terms of debt, I am in a good position, living at home, steady part time...
Jude Cineas
How short term rentals can change you.
Short-term rentals can provide several benefits for property owners and investors. Here are some of the key advantages of short-term rentals:
1. Higher Rental Income: Short-term rentals can generate higher rental inc...