Josselyn Jorge
Tenant contesting security deposit 9 months later
I just received a message from my previous property manager for a rental condo I have in Orlando. The tenant moved out in June 2023 and is now contesting $500 I withheld from the security deposit. The Management Compa...
Steven Embree II
VA Househack 1031 Exchange w/ 121 Exemption
Here’s the skinny:I am a veteran with a VA loan for a fourplex in which I reside in one of the units. I have lived here for three years, meeting the 2/5 year requirement for Section 121 Exemption. I am considering the...
Todd Hensy
Top 10 hottest top ten real estate markets.....bogus?
The saying goes..."where there this is explosive job opportunities, then explosive real estate follows." SOMETIMES THESE LISTS ARE BOGUS. For example, the labor index in 2012 said .."Des Moines, IA had explosive job ...
Chad C.
Using Self Directed IRA to purchase property???
Hi BP,
Got a quick question for those experienced w/ Self Directed IRAs...
I am looking to purchase my 3rd apt complex. I already put down 10% and started looking for a lender... However it looks like my D/I is slig...
Jim Cran
Appliances - Capital or Expense
The appliances in a duplex I bought are going to be replaced. Would love to write it off next year as an expense but wondering if that would raise a red flag with Uncle Sam. What do you all do? Capitalize? Or Expense?...
Gaurav Mehta
What qualifies as a Qualified opportunity zone business property
Hi,I am going through Form 8996 required to be filed for a corporation to be considered for Opportunity Zone. I have a few questions on what it means for a property to be a "Qualified opportunity zone business propert...
Justin Wroblewski
Bandit Sign Placement
For wholesaling bandit signs - do you recommend stapling to poles or sticking them in the ground and why?
Jason Malabute
net migration of a market
Where can I find a good and free resource for determining the net migration rate (people moving in vs people moving out of a market)? I think Census only shows population growth but not net migration. Please correct ...
Paulo DaSilva
Massachusetts section 8 landlords
Good morning BP fam,
I am looking into getting some first-hand advice on the pros and cons on being a section 8 landlord, especially in MA. I am hoping to pick up 4 3 family units in Worcester and convert them into s...
Brian Bistolfo
Refinancing: Am I Being Ripped Off?
Hi All,Just got my loan package back from a lender and the fees for this refinance seem very high. Can anyone provide some context on whether all this stuff is reasonable?My credit score: 760Subject property: SFH in ...