Theresa Wallinger
Budgeting for maintenance - Single family vs condo with HOA
Hi there! We are shopping currently - For maintenance & CapEx, do you budget differently when there is an HOA involved that covers exterior maintenance? I've been looking and offering on mainly single family/duple...
Jason Wilson
Transferring Dad's property into my name.
My dad bought the house for a dollar and I was planning on buying it from him for a dollar as it is a vacant property that needs over 70k worth of renovations to make it livable. He does not have the desire to get a ...
Bradley Buxton
How Corporate Buyers Affect the Housing Market in the West
According to a recent report, corporate buyers own about 3-5% of single-family homes in the US, but that number could increase as they see more opportunities for profit.
Some lawmakers are trying to stop this trend b...
Harry George
Intl' Brit living keen to invest in US real estate
Hi everyone,I am British, living in Dubai, UAE since 2014.Before moving to Dubai I was considering investing in the UK, since then, changes to the buy-to-let regulations has made UK returns far less attractive, so the...
Elizabeth Patton
no fault Eviction options San Diego CA 92115
Hi All. my husband and I are trying to turn our rental property (which is on our property with its own address) into a AirBB or short term rental. We currently have an awesome long term couple that has lived there for...
Ron Robin
Please critique my 1st deal
Closing in a few days and getting little nervous.
All cash deal, mainly looking for cash flow because I no longer can work a full time job for reasons I won't go into.
The house has a new roof (about 3 years old)...
Yinan Q.
Can you count your own labor for repairs toward expenses?
If you do some maintenances on your rental property, such as fixing a clogged toilet, replacing a broken door, etc., can you count your own labor as expenses?
Thanks
James Landon
Considerations when renting to family for no or low rent
I'm thinking about allowing a relative to stay rent free (or significantly reduced) in one of my rentals. Is there an ideal way to go about this from a tax perspective? I want to make sure that the property continue...
Todd Schmutte
Small single-family package
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $160,000
Cash invested: $60,000
Purchased portfolio of four small homes on one street from two sellers. Use ...
Chuck Rhodus
ONE NEWER NICER MULTIFAMILY OR 3 older cheaper ones?
I am brand new in this game. A little advice appreciated. I have about $30,000 equity in my home that I will use toward down payments on multi family units. Would it be better to buy one newer, nicer maybe even bigger...