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Just saw the (pretty harsh) results from a survey about the new VRBO service fee, and I was curious to see what you all thought of this.Has the new fee been affecting your vacation rental bookings? Are any of you plan...
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I just sold my old personal residence and have a capital gain of 3mm. Instead of paying uncle sam, I decided it would be best to 1031 it into a commercial building. I found a local building that was built in the 70s, ...
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Dear All,I am new to REI, and have been researching optimal investment strategy for me and my family. If we invest in cash flow property, after taking the depreciation tax benefit, the positive rental income will stil...
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After a basic email to sellers asking "will they consider a lease purchase" to see if they are even remotely interested in this type deal, some say they may be interested but first want to know my background, credit r...
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Hello Everyone,I just need some clarification on the JV 50/50 Split and wanted to see what experiences people have had using this financing structure.The money partner pays the purchase price and rehab costs and the r...
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Hello BP,
Need some advise on how to properly fill out a land contract. Is the deposit amount required added to the sell price of the home when I'm trying to flip it. Any advise about this process would be greatly app...
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Quick question for you guys.. I have a tenant in Milwaukee, Wi that just let me know through a text that she will be late on her $450 rent payment for August. She hasn't been late since I took it over (4 months ago), ...
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I have been discussing possible opportunities with a retiring commercial real estate investor and developer in the Kansas City, MO area. He now lives out of state. I have met with him four times to go over the deals...
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Hello BP family! Some advice and experiences from you would be appreciated. I would like to know what are some good college degrees that go hand in hand with the real estate industry. I want to go to college and fortu...
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Any of you who listen and follow the Ramsey debt snowball school of thought have a conflict with securing an investment with a mortgage outside of your personal home?
He says only buy real estate if you can pay cash ...