Matthew B.
Getting City Permits and Doing the Work Yourself
I have two duplexes that need the windows replaced. Me and my Dad are planning on doing the work ourselves since we know how to do it and we can save a substantial amount of money. The problem is getting a permit from...
Ryan York
First Apartment Analysis - What Am I Missing?
Hey all!Happy Monday. My partner and I have been looking into apartments for a little while now, and we think we've finally come across a deal that works for us. The complex is 8 units. Currently only one unit is r...
Al Seward
House Hacking: Single Family vs Multi Unit - Which is better?
Hello everyone,My wife and I are new to investing, and we are considering house hacking. We have been looking at 3 and 4 units in Baltimore and DC. However, I have been thinking that it might be better to buy a home a...
Tricia O'Brien
PM gave tenant 10 day notice then terminated management contract
Hello BP folks! I'd like advice as to what my top priority should be in the next 7 days with this problem. I'm an OOS investor with a rental SFR in Indiana. 1) The property manager did an inspection at my request Apr...
Brian Schmelzlen
Bad News for Buy and Hold Residential Investors
For the past 8 months, tax professionals have been studying Section 199A (the 20% pass-through business deduction) and trying to position their clients to best be able to maximize their deduction. However, we have be...
Jack Jones
Short Sale Question
Just got approval for short sale. I owe $200K on beach property and have an offer for $90K. In the short sale agreement it states that the lender or its investors may pursue a deficiency judgement for the difference...
Mike Xiao
best cities now for multi-family investment
I currently have a home in Tooele, UT. It's paid off, but I'm wanting to sell it, and take that money to use towards the down payment of a multi-family property. After everything, I think I might have $150K-$200K to ...
Evelyn Jordan
No SSN, no CC, No Proof of Income
Hey BP People,I am currently screening tenant applications for a vacant rental property of mine and I came across an interesting situation. The applicants are a Hispanic family with 3 young kids; Mother is a housewife...
Ashley Shearer
Inheriting a tenant with a bad attitude
My husband and I just had an offer accepted on a multi-unit (our first investment ever!). If all goes well, we'll be occupying one side, and the owner JUST got new tenants in a week ago, so we'll be inheriting them. W...
Rachel Simpson
Buying in an appreciating market vs. buying for cash flow
Hi all. I am analyzing a deal that is outside my comfort zone and I am very much in my head and overthinking it. I am hoping for insight from more experienced investors.I currently invest in a class C (probably C-) ar...