Dave K.
From the mentors perspective
So I have gathered from a previous post to go and seek out investors at REIA meetings to find a mentor. But what incentive do investors have to become a mentor for someone? I am asking because I would like to be in...
Tina Lee
Your rent increase amount is depend on our relationship
Hi all,How can I put in writhing let a tenant who either pays rent late habitually or request a lot matainience request to know. That’s if we don’t have a good tenant and landlord relationship or it the cost and time ...
Russell Sherman
Cashing out of high gain home
I would like to get opinions to help me determine my best financial options.I am 59 and last year was forced into retirement and also got divorced. My settlement was a single family home I purchased for $295,000 in t...
Albert W.
New and Jumping Into the Deep End in Chicago
Excited to have found this forum! I’m an architect in Chicago looking to get on my feet on the development/ownership side of the industry. Ultimately my goal is to work as an “Architect-as-Developer”. It’s frustrat...
Nate Gottesman
To have a mentor or to not
Hi BP’s,First time creating a new thread - here goes nothing.Curious on what your perspective is towards utilizing a mentor in the MF space.If you have a mentor, what has that experience been like? How has that affect...
Matthew Rembish
Using Direct Mail Marketing to Flip Houses
So I don't think it's any secret that things are starting to get more competitive in our markets. It's been next to impossible to find a deal on the MLS lately and then when I do, I'm competing with 20, 30, sometimes ...
Wes Sherwood
Cash flow is King, or is it..
Hello BP community. I absolutely love these forums and have learned so much since joining BP a few months ago. So firstly, thank you to all that post and help people like myself in their RE journey. I'm hoping to rec...
Phil DeSimone
Tax question on capital gains tax exclusion on primary residence
I am in the middle of a tax dilemma on a recent house I sold in late September and would really appreciate any feedback or referrals to someone who would know the answer.so... I play pro hockey (forces me to leave my ...
Mohsin Mazhar
Thinking of Quiting
Hi everyone,Looking for some advise.I am thinking of selling my 2 rental properties and quit real estate investing (at least in current format). Due to stress of ownership.I have 2 properties managed by a property man...
James Hamling
How will the death of the 1031 impact you???????
The end of the 1031 exchange.... It's a statement that seems more fit on a sandwich board sign wandering a street corner right next to "the end is nigh" yet, here we are in a living reality where it was not only spoke...