Megan Frank
Is oil or gas more efficient
We bought a 2 family in NH with an oil burner that needs to be replaced. Originally the guy that quoted us said that if our chimney is lined, natural gas would be better but we would have to wait until April so they c...
Michael S.
Paint T-111 or install vinyl siding, which would be the better?
Hello everyone,I currently have an investment property that has T-111 siding currently. The red stain is very faded/weathered and I'm trying to decide whether to paint it or install vinyl siding. I'm not sure how muc...
Mike Nelson
How to find a mentor without paying $$$$???
It seem that every time I reach out to someone for help, they always have their hand out looking for something in return. I know we are all out here to make money but come on there has to be someone out there that jus...
David Gleason
How to maximize leverage on 4 SFH rentals to get to that "next step"
HI BP community! I currently have 4 SFH rentals in the southeast, 3 of which are owned free-and-clear save for property taxes and insurance. The 4th has a LTV of 40%. Combined rents on the property net roughly $420...
Yuriy Skripnichenko
How I got variance for duplex in Philadelphia aka re-zoning
This question seems to come up a lot on the BP forum.Here is the step-by-step instruction how I got variance for SFH zoning to be used as a duplex with the budget and time schedule 1)Zoning application. Fee is $25.00 ...
Steve Hungerford
Can I defer capitol gains and keep low property 19 (CA) Tax ?
I am the POA for my dad. His house has high capital gains taxes (bought it 1983) and low property 19 (CA) tax base. Can I keep property 19 tax base on a 1031 exchange ? ( I have heard no)
Could I do the 1031 exchange...
Russell Brazil
Oregon Considering State Wide Rent Control
Oregon is considering a bill with state wide rent control. As landlords, this is obvious an issue incredibly important to our industry.Rent control creates ghettos. Rent control drives up the cost of housing. Rent co...
Ryland Taniguchi
Why Seattle Sucks
In my lovely area of Seattle, the city council and the entire state government here are socialists. I live in the People's Republic of Seattle. The liberal government here believes that it is evil to make a profit.1) ...
Joseph Hazen
General advice for new landlord (taxes, leases, etc)
Hello,I am a new landlord and have been leasing out a condo in the DMV area for the past 8 months so apologies in advance for any misconceptions that I have about being a landlord. I initially bought my condo in 2020 ...
Kazi R.
Is this partnership structure unreasonable?
Friend of mine and I are trying to form a partnership relationship hoping to acquire a small multifamily property (20 units or fewer as long as price is $1 million or less).My responsibilities:1. Will be sponsor and ...