Chivas Miho
How to Pay a Contractor Long Distance
Hi BP, I recently went through a fairly large renovation project on a duplex meant to be a buy and hold property. The rehab occurred as a long distance property in Michigan where I live in Hawaii. My property manag...
Reeti Peshawaria
STR regulations for a new market
Hi, I'm in the process of learning about short-term rental investments and analyzing potential markets, but I’ve hit a major roadblock: understanding local regulations. It seems like every city, county, and state has ...
Alexander Reda
Investing in multi family with lenders
I'm currently in a hot market but I do see potential in multi families. This would be my first deal. The problem is, not enough capital for the total expenses (downpayment, closing costs ect). My question is, if you w...
Account Closed
Buying a property in 2025 - Bonus Depreciation?
I've already lined up a property to purchase in 2025 for roughly $450,000. I am a full time real estate professional and my spouse as a state employee W2 paid job. I plan to keep this property for the long run and am ...
Kyle Marek
California Direct Mail Concerns
Hey BP, looking to add direct mailing to absentee owners to my marketing funnels. From doing a lot of research on BP and Google, I've got some concerns that I would love some insight on! I live in the Easy Bay Area.1....
Michael Plaks
Recordkeeping for a mixed business/personal trip
This is a partial FAQ for a very complex topic that has a lot of possible twists and complications. Maybe it will trigger a discussion leading to a more complete FAQ.Here is a scenario. Harry goes on a weeklong trip f...
Jessica Price
What would you do? First time home buyer in ATX
I've been renting in Austin, Texas for the last year because I can't really afford to buy here. My current rent is about $1,350 and I found a condo listed at 215k, which I think I could get at 200k. That would put my ...
Kuriakos Mellos
Reserves: how much is good to save up?(General fund or per door?)
Hi all!I will be nearing the one year mark since I began this crazy journey on 9/4 - when my first tenant moved into my parents house that I converted into a rental. Since then I’ve grown to five doors - three of the...
Kevin M.
Am I nuts? (Driving for dollars with VA loan)
Hello BP,I don't post often because I feel almost every question on here has been answered in some form or another somewhere else. I scanned on this one and couldn't find anything.OK, first time home buyer (noob for s...
Cleiton Levinski
Guidance Needed on Evaluating a Potential Fix & Flip vs. BRRR Opportunity
Hello, fellow investors,
I'm venturing into the realm of real estate investment and am eyeing a property near my neighborhood for a potential Fix & Flip or BRRR opportunity. Though I'm new to this and still learn...