Nicholas Aiola
Ask me (a CPA) anything about taxes relating to real estate
Hey, guys!I've been on BP for about 7 months now and I have quickly learned two things:There is no better place than BP to talk real estateThe wealth of information on BP is immeasurableI've read and learned quite a l...
Nathan Gesner
How to combat the growing hatred for Landlords?
Below is just one example of the many websites and forums popping up around the country, depicting landlords as greedy, evil monsters. What's most interesting is the growing number of people that believe housing is a ...
Mark Cruse
An Investor Killed!!!!!!!!
I recently decided to sell off portions of my portfolio but I've been in the class d arena my entire time in the business. There was a young investor killed in Baltimore not long ago and it still bothers me. Yea, peop...
Wai Fung
Infinite Banking Concept, Cash Flow Banking, or Bank on Yourself
Has anybody used a IBC, CFB, or BOY policy to purchase real estate and use the returns to pay back the policy at higher interest rates than the policy charges? If so, what are the pros and cons? What are your thoughts...
Dave Van Horn
Money Diaries of the Rich, Famous, and Interesting
Through a Facebook ad (hey they work!) I was introduced to a relatively new website called WealthSimple. They're actually an online investment advisor firm aimed at busy millennials. Looks like they invest their clien...
Jason Malabute
MY THOUGHTS ON SILICON VALLEY BANK COLLAPSE
The following are my thoughts on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and any thoughts of upcoming bailouts. As an advocate for responsible financial practices, I believe that the government should not bail out banks t...
Santosh Prabakar
CPA fees for strategy and filing
I'm based in CA but have three out of state rentals in TX. I've been doing my personal taxes using turbo tax for the past 12 years. Since I have rentals now, thinking of getting a good CPA. What's the typical fee CPA ...
Brandon Brock
Eddie Speed Note School
I attended a 3 day seminar this weekend promoting noteschool. Noteschool is a mentorship and training program for notes performing and non performing. It seems very expensive starting at 16k depending on the leve...
Summer Dechanukul
I did a mistake by 100% trust the realtor and end up with a nightmare
Hi everyone!I'm Summer (Newbie for real estate) My stupidity was I 100% trusted the realtor when he said the house (duplex) is a good and I don't need an inspector and I did believed him. Then I sign everything and to...
Shane McCain
Law Firm and Brokerage Combinations
Wondering if anyone has seen a brokerage with active agents in the market that also partners with attorneys and is able to provide legal services for real estate investing, landlord tenant situations, etc.
1. Is th...