Lawrence Rutkowski
County Deed Accuracy
Hello friends,I've been finding a lot of vacant homes driving for $$'s, however when I skip trace the owner and look up property history on the county website I'm finding in many cases the homeowner's name is still re...
Evan Loader
Need a Real Estate focused CPA, unfortunate situation
So I have a tax situation that is unfortunately going to require me to have to terminate the services of a CPA and start over for tax year 2020. I am a MI resident, currently work overseas in Bahrain and take full adv...
Siye Baker
What would you do with 400 acres farmland in Ga?
My parents purchased some farmland in Blakely Georgia 10 years ago, with the intention to eventually retire and live there. I have been pestering them to do something with it to generate income. They were leasing 8...
Ana Franchi
Pay rent for your partners house or to buy your own place?
Should you pay rent if living with your boyfriend who’s paying mortgage for that place? While you are able to purchase your own place. And if you end up buying your own place and still want to live with your boyfriend...
Thomas Fortune
Historic Tax Credits
Has anyone gone through the process of applying for the tax credits associated with renovating in a historic district? Question I have: 1) How difficult was it to renovate to the historic architectural standards?2) Di...
Craig Smith
Someone just changed the locks on my Flip
Short and the sweet story, My contractor goes to my flip today to find the locks changed and lockbox on the back door. I own it free and clear. Taxes are paid. I even checked the county database I still own it! HEHE.....
Steve Hartkopf
When and how should retired investor sell?
I "retired" 5 years ago but kept two rentals because they're in great locations, with great tenants, good (not great) cash flow and are appreciating nicely. My plan was to sell them when I turned 70, in 5 years. Howev...
Trey Holloway
Financing and Down Payments
Hi everyone. I am taking the plunge on my first STR. I've been checking markets and have honed in on a particular market. I have a realtor I'm working with who focuses on STRs. I'm now looking at the financing. My rea...
James W.
Exchange Traded REITs.
Hi,I want to understand what happens if a REIT pays 8% dividend, but then its price drops by 15% in the same year, because its traded on public exchange?This is not a fictional scenario. These are Starwood (STWD) numb...
Jose Gandulla
1800's Pennsylvania Home...Rebuild or Demo and Build New?
Hello BP,During one of my direct mail campaigns( I am a wholesaler) I came across a property that I need some serious advice on. Normally I'm ok ( def not an expert) on determining repair costs and ARV but this one ha...