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Hello everyone, just to give some proper context about myself. I am currently serving in the National Guard, while also attending college at the same time. I was looking to move out of state and start a new life in a ...
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We have a LLC that just closed on a flip where we made short term capital gains on. We decided not to do a 1031 exchange, but are looking for ways to minimize the taxed amount. Under this LLC we also have rental prope...
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I'm interested in knowing how many investors here in the forum are successful in buying their properties for 70% of the ARV? How realistic is this?
Would love to see a vote of some sort and hear stories or advice.
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I am looking at a duplex which is located directly across from an Elementary school. Does anyone have any experience with buying near schools and the effect on rental demand/ pricing and resale value?
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When calculating the vacancy rate for Detroit, what percentage should I use when running numbers? One website says vacancy rate for apartments was 16% at the end of 2020. Other websites say 6-8%. I suspect that 2020...
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closing on my first investment in a couple of weeks. Location: Columbus, OhioLayout: 2 side by side separate units, each 6BR/2BACurrent Use: Airbnb STRI will be inheriting the future bookings through end of April, but...
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I am a landlord who is interested in knowing how to get rents without tenants using the mail. I know there are banks who will do direct deposit, but some charge for this service. Any suggestions you investors ha...
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Good Morning BP Nation,I have a burning question that's been on my mind for a few weeks now. I just graduated college and started my Financial Analyst job in Greenville, NC and it has been quite the ride already. Very...
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So I was looking at two really good starter deals in 77389 and I just got off the phone with Klein ISD. Taxes for the properties ($110K homes) w/o homestead exemption will run $5.6K next year. I know Texas is high h...
I've used listsource.com in the past and don't remember having any problems, but now the online process is so excruciatingly slow that I might need to give up on it. I have specific property criteria that I work with...