Joshua D.
I like sfh's more then apartments. Am i crazy?
I like sfh's more then apartments. Am i crazy? Seems to me at least in my area its a better business model.
Example so i looked at i thought was a steal for a 5 unit for $60,000 but in a bad area. It would cashflow ...
Ho Eun Park
Investors that self manage: becoming a handyman yourself...how?
Hello,Kind of an odd question. I have a dilemma where my current property manager may retire in ~5years. I mean that's still awhile but I am the type of person that likes to think many years ahead. I recently graduate...
Shannon X.
Material and Staging..
In order to save on some money, do many of you buy the materials your self or do you have the contractor do everything? also as far as staging goes, where do you usually buy the staging furniture from and how much wou...
Sarah Lewis
Two months security deposit, too much?
Should I start charging two months rent, the maximum legal amount in California, for the security deposit before a tenant moves in? Or, will that be too much and scare off potential tenants?Previously, I've always ask...
Erica Larence-Penna
Rhode Island Multifamilies
I am new to investing, but I am a real estate attorney in RI, MA, and CT. Currently living in RI. I was thinking about purchasing my first property in Florida (long distance; likely a single family), but I do not pl...
Jason Watson
Material Participation and REPs
What are the general tests for material participation? This question comes up all the time. As tax professionals, we want to get the word out for those considering a real estate professional designation.
Ok. Here we ...
Brandon Craig
Where to deploy 50k in DFW real estate?
Hey all.
Looking for advice on my first investment property but I don't know the best option to choose in DFW.- Pre approved conventional loan for 600k / 15% down / 6.2% interest- I have 50k total to deploy- looking...
Adrian Clapp
National Rent Control Coming?
Biden rolls out 'Renters Bill of Rights' as lawmakers push for federal rent control lawsIn the face of , President Joe Biden is the White House is calling a "Renters Bill of Rights" in an effort to improve rent aff...
Account Closed
Why are rental repair/maintenance reserves a percentage of rents?
I'm confused how using setting aside a percentage of rents for repairs makes sense. And where does that number come from? A $600/mo rental and a $2500/mo rental may have the same reroofing or repipe or mainline or H...
David Almquist
Bank won't pay father relocation assistance!
I have been working for over 2 years now to get my Dad's house out of preforeclosure into a short sale status. He is 92. Now that the short sale offer has been accepted, FNME won't pay any relocation assistance b...