Bobby Holley
School District Flip
Over a month ago a social acquaintance of mine and my wife asked us-out of nowhere-if we would like to flip a house to them. They desperately want their kids in the school district where we live and with inventory lo...
Cathy Chang
tax deduction on equipment
Hi BPers,I bought a used printer and laptop for my rental business. Can I deduct the expenses when do tax? Since I bought them through garage sale, I dont have receipts. Is this doable? What do I need as for proof?Man...
Jan Vandenberg
Purchasing a tenant occupied townhouse
What rights do I have during the purchase process? Can I ask for a copy of the tenants lease, tenants ability to pay rent? Do the existing terms of the lease to the renter transfer to the new owner? How are deposits p...
Michael Schwob
Where do I start?
Hello, BP community! I am an aspiring 18-yr-old investor. I am wondering, where can I possibly start? I will be attending UNLV and pursuing a BSBA in real estate, but what more can I do to prepare myself? Ideally, I w...
Suzanne Lord
Requiring COVID vaccination in owner-occupied building
Let's say the owner of a multifamily, owner-occupied building is immuno-compromised. When listing for new tenants, would it be legitimate -- and would it be wise -- to require proof of full COVID vaccination? Would it...
Lea Lange
federal housing laws, service & support dogs, landlord's rights
I allow my tenants to have most dogs. the exceptions are very specific quoted from my landlord's insurance. if my insurance will not cover damage of any kind caused by, say a german shepherd, and a prospective te...
Greg R.
Anyone else having issues w/ VRBO?
Hello,On 3 different VRBO listings, one in Albuquerque, and (2) in San Diego I'm getting an unbelievable amount of scam inquiries on VRBO. It's always a new account w/ no reviews, and it always starts with "is the pla...
Beatriz Garza
Clear Title drop lien
Can someone help me with this? I am buying a condo but it supposedly has a lien attached. The statement say principle balance 0. Loan 59k supposable corporate advance that’s what they told heir. Corp doesn’t exist an...
Varinder Kumar
contractors and landlords please help answer this
My tenant wants to purchase a welding unit and ends a 220 volt outlet for it. The AC unit is plugged into a 220volt outlet but it's not accessible.1.Is it okay to get a 220 volt out installed? 2. My tenant said he wo...
Scott Isbister
Seasoning of Rent on BRRRR in Canada
For investors in Canada that do BRRRR, does your bank require seasoning of rent (min. 6-12 months) prior to refinance? Please give name of financial institution, details and the % will refinance up to based on apprais...