David P.
Should a landlord be required to install blinds for windows up hi
Hey everyone,
I have a tenant that had a strange request but from over the course of past year I realize they are very sensitive to heat. I have a brand new 5 ton ac unit but here in socal it does get very hot and ...
Zulf H.
Energy Efficient Investment properties
Hi BP Members:I always read about how you can make your home energy efficient . I am curious to see if any investors have done similar energy efficient upgrades to their multi unit bldgs. or commercial building. Porti...
Daria B.
HELOC approved...but....now full Appraisal
Hi,My HELOC was approved (yeah!) and after the "drive-by" appraisal I raised some questions to the lender when I read how the appraiser came to the value conclusion.There are several comps that were used and the most ...
Ryan Weiss
Before and After Unit Turn Manchester, NH
Before & After Photos of one of our unit turns. Bringing a consistent product to market is key to building customer loyalty.We have interested tenants calling us now saying things like: "We saw an apartment that y...
Matt N.
Cash out refi - interest tracing rules
Hi! I was reading about the interest tracing rules and it seems like if I do a cash out refi (even on a primary residence) and then put that cash in a separate investment banking account, I can begin writing off inter...
Anthony Grant
New 200 Amp Service In Tacoma
Good morning everyone. I just bought my first house. It’s going to have to be a House Hack because I’m not quite ready to BRRRR capital wise. So I’ll be fixing what I can room by room over the next 6 months to a year....
Raj Sid
Bonus Depreciation and Year 1
Bonus DepreciationIf i purchase a new construction as investment and put in service for rental, upgrades on top of the base price of the House(As sold by builder), can I deduct it on year 1? Example, if I upgraded t...
Randy B.
Does updating a rental property tend to bring a higher caliber of renter?
We have two 4/2.5 SFRs in Murrieta, CA that were built in 1988. They have never been updated so they still have those ugly oak cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms as well as the old fixtures and plastic shower/tubs ...
Pixel Rogue
Tax Planning Rental Improvements (STATE: PA)
Hello everyone,While we have been in the rental business for many years, we have a new situation on the horizon and interested in pro input on strategy. We are looking at purchasing a neighbors house as rental. The ho...
Daniel J.
Third Ward Vacancy and Cap Rates
Is anyone familiar with the vacancy and cap rates for the third ward area, specifically for 5-10 units?Thanks!Daniel