I have a DBA, I'm not sure why. :)  I was advised to open a DBA in order to pay my kids for helping with the rental improvements, lawn care, property management, etc.Do I need one?  How does it help? What is the BIG I...

Hi Everyone! So I purchased a multi family a couple months ago and I have a tenant signing a lease this week for one unit. I have never done this before. So with a security deposit, I know I need to put it in an inter...

Hello BP! I finally closed on my first rental property in Michigan and have what I think is a fairly basic question.

Does a separate bank account need to be setup for each security deposit? Or, can this be deposited...

As a real estate investor, what seems to be the best overall business credit card for rental property expenses? Current credit score - 800.

I only own 2 units thus far.  However I plan on purchasing more.  I'm a travel nurse and my family helps out as needed.  I don't want them collecting rent and then driving both checks to the credit union to pay.  Any ...

if the rental property is no debt, and get a cash out refinance, the interest I paid on the cash out refinance, is it tax deductible on this property ?  CPA said the cash out is tax deductible if the cash I get is use...

Hello All!
I am new to the real estate investing game and I just bought my first SFH.  I have been in the military for 15 years and was slow to realize the opportunity losses I was taking every month by paying rent a...

I love automating my rental business. Here is a short list of what I have automated so far:1) Showing pre-screening: After getting some ideas from other Bigger Pockets users, I automated gathering information from pot...

So I currently own 1 rental property and my fiance and I are looking at this Quadplex.  The seller agreed to a $75k selling price which is a really good deal.  I use to live in one unit out when I was a traveling ther...

Hi all!  I'm in the process of purchasing a condo in Davie near the school I'll be going to (Nova Southeastern University).  Its a 3BR/2.5BA townhouse.  I'm looking for a roommate to help cover costs.  I have a lead o...