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Chris Sullens Are all costs prior to placing a tenant considered purchase cost?
10 August 2023 | 43 replies

So an experienced CPA recently told me that essentially all costs incurred prior to placing a tenant are considered to be acquisition costs and get written off only as depreciation. Is this true? I'm sure he knows wha...

Amber K. Do I have to let go of my integrity to be successful?
7 January 2019 | 61 replies

I made the leap and invested in my first property in October of this year.  My plan is to live in this home for a year, to satisfy mortgage requirements, then rent it out.  I still own my previous home that I am plan...

Robert Freeborn What will come from Texas Artic Vortex
21 February 2021 | 63 replies

I’m sure we’ve all seen many videos of ceilings collapsing, pipes bursting, and flooded floors coming out of Texas. Considering the uncertainty with the power grid, climate change, and likelihood or unlikelihood of t...

Marcus Auerbach Why BRRRR is dead....
13 April 2023 | 62 replies

Every time someone calls me and says: hey, I am an OOS investor and want to BRRRR in Milwaukee, I cringe. An investor friendly agent is supposed to be excited and send them a list of deals, right? Or tell the truth??
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Angela A. Investing in rental property after 50
5 May 2017 | 59 replies

Hi everyone,What is your opinion and or strategies on investing in rental property after 50? Anyone just starting out 50+ and if so, what is your goal/strategy? Thank you.

Jane Istre Galveston/Crystal Beach Texas vacation rental investing
20 July 2019 | 51 replies

We are thinking of buying a rental beach house or bay side house in the  Galveston / Crystal Beach area. Does anyone have some good information on the recent insurance ratings, building codes or any other news of pert...

James Smyth The case for solar on a rental property
31 January 2021 | 28 replies

TLDR; Summary:
If I go with the Tesla Solar Roof, the cost to install after incentives is going to be lower than the cost of the traditional roof without solar. I will be able to finance the entire roof with no mone...

Michael Guzik Short Term Rentals Slowing Down due to Negative Media Coverage??
13 February 2023 | 47 replies

I'm not sure if everyone is on Twitter or Facebook, but there's been a pretty noticeable movement (usually among among millenials / Gen Z) to bash Airbnb / short term rentals. Everything from "creeper" landlords, to "...

Chris S. Expected Cash On Cash Return - Buy And Hold
30 September 2014 | 62 replies

Hey guys, quick question for a buy and hold.If you had $100,000 cash, after buying properties, how much would you expect to produce with that per year? For example,  25% cash on cash return? I'd imagine that the more ...

Sharad M. Location, Location, Location vs. Numbers, Numbers, Numbers!!!!!
8 June 2010 | 55 replies

What would you choose - a 20% cash on cash return in a decent neighborhood or 35% cash on cash return in not the best neighborhood? Everything else being equal.

If you could also explain why you would choose one over...