Luke Turner
Bad house inspection experience. I need advice.
So I closed on my first house, a househack. I've lived here for about two weeks and I've found many problems. Before I closed, it was agreed upon that all the water lines would be replaced. When I moved in and star...
Michael Hartman
First REIA meeting
BP,
My friend and I are going to our first REIA meeting tomorrow and I have to say that I am nervous but also extremely excited. The agenda of the meeting is Real Estate law and there will be a lawyer discussin...
Kevin Grinstead
Best City to live in
Hi All, According to US News and World Report, Denver is the best city in the US to live in. Colorado Springs is ranked 5. Exciting times in Denver. Where do you think the best place to live is?
Britt Griscom
Improvements Before Rental Property Is Placed In Service
Hi.This summer we bought a condo and renovated it before placing it in service. One of the renovations was a laminate wood floor, which, because it is not permanently attached to the building, is normally only depreci...
Jacob Rivera
Closing Costs in the Loan
Hey BP, I'm New to REI and I wanna start with purchasing my first property as a House Hack. Since I would be a first time home-buyer I believe this route has more and advantages in terms of financing and getting my fe...
Sy Chan
Illegal to raise rent after work has been done?
My tenant is responsible for all landscaping of my SFH and last month I received notice from the city that the property was in violation due to no landscaping maintenance for a long time (at least a year). I told ten...
Gonzalo Maturino
Selling a Rental vs 1031 Exchange
I am looking for a little guidance as to whether or not I should sell my rental. I have had this property for 5 years and own it outright. The tenants are great but will be buying a home soon. If I sell it I stand to ...
Llewelyn A.
Losing the Business Interest Expense Deduction and the 1031 xchg
I'm curious to know how we, as Real Estate Investors, think about the proposed Republican Tax Reform that is currently being proposed.There are two very significant changes which will affect ALL businesses, but ESPECI...
Luke Stone
1099-Misc Questions, Difficulties & Musings
I have a couple questions, but I guess this is as much a venting post tooQuestions:1) The W9 form has check boxes for C Corp and S Corp. Since we don't need to fill 1099-Misc for corporations do we not file it if one ...
Adam M.
Tenant Maintenance Responsibilities
I know this varies by state, but I would love to hear how you guys manage your tenants maintenance responsibilities. Do you guys have a set list for each property or keep it really simple and have a general rule outli...