Julene Webb
Your favorite state to buy in that meets the 1% rule or better?
For our next purchase we are looking out of state for better returns.
What city/state is your favorite today?
Justin Moy
BEWARE: How Your Portfolio Can Lose Money But Still Be Shown As A Gain
Did you know that your investments could be losing money, even if it has an average annual gain? Here’s how…
Manipulating Average Returns
The way portfolio managers and custodians of retirement accounts can lose you...
Michael Sherwood
Partnership and Taxes
I currently own two properties with a partner. We purchased both properties in 2010 as a 50/50 split on both. The problem is I am the mortgage holder for one and he is the holder for the other. We are running all the ...
Rich Davis
Interest rate vs APR
So I went to my bank just to see what kind of rate I could qualify for and I got pre-approved at 4% interest rate and 4.35% APR. What's the difference between the two and is this a good rate? My credit score is 800-81...
David Grado
Marketing Materials Without being Incorporated
I would like to have professional marketing materials for my first and subsequent house hacks although I wont be incorporated. Is this legal? I would have a "business" name and logo.
Sheryl Sitman
L&I requirements - electricity
When acquiring a property for a rental in Philly, what can L&I require as far as upgrades to the existing electric? Most Philly homes, unless extensively rehabbed, have older outlets, wiring, breakers, installatio...
Christopher Short
Changing management companies
Recently put in an offer on a fourplex in the greater Killeen, TX area. My offer was accepted and we are currently under contract! After looking over the rent rolls and leases, I am considering changing management com...
Allan Smith
Florida Law about Security Deposit
I have an apartment that was rented by a tenant and there's some minor damage (approx $100 worth). Do I need a licensed and insured contractor to perform the repairs or can it be a handyman that I know and trust but d...
Wilson A.
Short Sale Blues!
Hello BP. Does anyone have any experience working with Fifth Third Bank? I placed an offer on a single family 2 months ago and the bank just sent the seller the short sale packet last week. Sounds like this is goin...
John Leavelle
Recourse verses Non-Recourse Loans in Creative Financing
Hello BP community,Not sure if this is the right forum.While looking for all my creative finance options I came across the terms Recourse Loans and Non-Recourse Loans.My understanding is Recourse requires collateral (...