Michael Akai
Seeking Advice for first Househack
Hello all,I currently have a multigenerational house under contract (A 3/2 house with an attached 1/1 in-law suite).I plan to house hack by living in the 1/1 while renting out the 3/2 portion. I think this can work as...
Heather S.
Skink (reptile) fee suggestions?
Hey. Curious if folks allow Skinks/lizards. And if you do - do you charge a normal pet fee? I have another tenant that paid a deposit of $300 for their cat. I'm not familiar with lizards.. thinking the food they ...
Steve Rozenberg
Photographs of the Property
Do You Take Before and After Photographs of the Property Prior to Move-In / Move-Out?
Derrick Oliver
renting out a Mother in law
Hi All,I recently purchased a home with a Mother-in-law apartment in the basement. I plan to house hack the property and live in the Mother-in-law portion. The home is zoned as a single family property. My questions a...
John Curseaden
points vs. interest
Have seen or heard from a few lenders on RE websites who claim they don't charge any points on their loans, just interest. One in particular irked me. Here are the terms: 18% on the amount borrowed -- but it's c...
Billy W.
Health Insurance + Retirement for Commercial Real Estate professionals?
For those of you in the industry, what do you all do for health insurance and retirement benefits?
I am currently at CRE salesperson and uninsured.
Health Insurance: Mid-20s, Single, Male
Retirement: IRA, Emergen...
Kelly Jenrette
First Time Investor wanting insight
Hello BP Family!My name is Kelly Jenrette, and I've been a Pro Member for a little over a month. I've been listening to various podcasts, reading books, etc. My husband and I are new to investing and excited about t...
Vannak Kann
Landlord name on water/trash bill
Hi All,I plan to rent my single family home but in Fresno where i live in the water and waste management bill are separate.1. Water - offer by a company 2. physical waste/sanitation - offer by the city.The issue now i...
Bob Collett
Property management fees
if the manager charges a fee of 10% of the collected rents and a lease up commission equal to one month rent... in the first month that the property is rented for $1000... do you charge $1000 for that month, or $1100 ...
Nicole A.
Renting your home office to your LLC/entity
Hello BP!I'm a little behind the curve on this, but my Enrolled Agent suggested that I rent my personal home office to my LLC. This way, similar to when I used to rent out extra bedrooms, I can write off a portion of ...