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Cost of Rat Control
I looked through a few of the previous forums on rat control and found a few interesting stories, but nothing regarding professional costs for the treatments. One of my tenants reported a rat under her sink, we had a...
Tarcizio Goncalves
Capital Expense or not?
Hi everyone, I inherited a tenant when I purchased a property 6 years ago and this tenant moved out. Tenant has been there for over 20 years so the unit has a ton of updating that it needs so that the unit is brought ...
Arthur Voskanyan
Downtown Investment REI
Why is investing in metropolitan downtown like SD or LA a bad idea? There are jobs, infrastructure, great location, many jobs for young professionals, of course HOA dues weigh heavily on the return on rental incomes p...
David A.
Dealing with Capital Gains Tax / RE Accountant?
I purchased a home in November 2017 and am putting it on the market March 1st - assuming that it sells fairly quickly, I'll have owned the house for under 2 years and will have to pay capital gains taxes (for referenc...
Brendan M Hornung
Sub-To Tax Advice Needed
Hello everyone,I reside in Southern California and started my investment journey in March of last year by purchasing a sub-to single-family home in AL. I have had it rented out for longer than six months and I am look...
Christine Oliphant
Should I deduct from the security deposit for these things?
My current tenants have moved out as they just bought a home but the lease doesn't expire until April 15th. I haven't done the final inspection yet but have been through the house and noticed a couple of things. I...
Sage Jankowitz
A few questions on RE certifications
So I've decided to become a RE agent. I should have my license before the beginning of December. Now I plan to bust my butt and hit the ground running, but I had a couple of questions on RE certifications:
1. When do...
Amy Stanley
cash-out on my investment property 1031 exchange?
I am doing a cash-out refinance on my investment property. I will be using the money to invest in another investment property. Do I have to put the money into a 1031 exchange if I plan on purchasing before the end o...
Lisa Parker
Need Advice on Credit Partnering
Hi, BP Fam!My partner and i have been approached with an opportunity to become credit partners. We have no experience with this. The numbers look great, of course, but i am turning to you professionals for any and a...
Don Konipol
After 45 + Years in Real Estate - What Works and What Doesn’t
What works -
1. Investing in well built properties that are able to generate positive cash flow with current rental rates
2. Becoming knowledgeable about a sector or sectors or geographical area (s) and limiting yo...