I purchased a small house and dont need a ton done but I'm finding every contractor and even handyman I get to come out are giving g me estimates that are just a joke-even considering the cost increases of materials. ...

Do you have a rule in your lease to allow/disallow certain things to be hung outside your rental properties?I know this is a vague question, so here are some specific examples:(1) After washing clothes, tenant hangs c...

My parents co-signed a mortgage to help me get a better rate when I bought a condo, and are on the title. Now I'm doing a 1031 exchange and dont want them to be on the title for the new property or have any tax proble...

My wife and I have 2 properties in Spain through our self-directed IRA's. She's 62 and I'm 67. When can we start using them?

Hello all,I have been talking to two private lenders.  One of them requires purchase of an insurance policy to protect themselves.  The other has a fee to originate the loan.  I have no problem with either of these co...

I while ago I read a post on BP about someone putting slanted drip pans under the sink so that if there is a leak water flows on the floor it is reported by a renter rather than pool and cause water damage especially ...

I was at a meetup the other night and a CPA came to speak with us. I spoke to him on an individual level after the meeting about a 1031 exchange that a family member is looking to move from one property to a like kind...

Hope everyone is having an awesome Tuesday!Would you guys do a cash out refi on a property purchased with cash, simply for the purpose of writing off mortgage interest? I believe you can write of interest up to a max ...

I'm a newbie with 1031 and with buying out of state. My SFR in San Jose will be closing within 30 days or less. I will have about $1.1M to exchange. I know I need to identify properties within 45 days of close and buy...

Hello BP Community,I have been vetting some property management companies (Manager).  When looking at contracts, I am seeing a theme of indemnity clauses.  The Owner would be on the hook for the negligence of the Mana...