Dan Raphael
A scenario for Summer 2018- your advice is requested
BP Community,I have enjoyed the education gained by reading the forums and now it’s my time to jump in. I would be interested in hearing your opinion on my situation.I intend to sell a property in summer of 2018 when...
Russell Holmes
Two interesting items learned in my FL Pre-license course
I'm about 95% done with my FL Pre-license coursework. I have my first brokerage 'interview' scheduled for this Friday, (thanks to @Cara Lonsdale) and am all set with the state to schedule my exam (fingerprints/backgr...
Michael K Gallagher
Some fantastic Loan products for House Hackers in Central OH from Park National
Went to a mixer last night with a Lender I work with from Park National that I've closed a few "grant loans" with. I found out (which I did not realize before) that Park National has a grant loan product that has no ...
Kesete Thompkins
Tapping Into Portfolio Equity with a High DTI Ratio
I have a real estate portfolio with good amount of equity (most of the portfolio is free and clear), however my personal DTI ratio is too high and that's stopping me from tapping into it to settle some debts and buy m...
Gia LaForge
Should I fire my property manager or am I crazy?
The tenants moved out of our rental over 2 weeks ago, and I have not heard anything from property management about it, no is it listed on their website as available. I realize it takes a little time to clean, repair, ...
Pat Jackson
Any ever follow the 2% (or more) rule and NOT get burned?
Hello BP.A little about me. I invest out of state, I've done 3 deals, 2 buy and holds, 1 flip. All single families, all in Missouri.I'm about to have a 5-unit apartment complex under contract. Four, 1 bedroom units...
Mark Ferguson
Rents going up in your area?
I have a property that we are almost finished rehabbing and I was just checking Craigslist for comparable properties. It looks like similar properties are going for $1200 to $1300 a month where last year I would esti...
Account Closed
Some people hold title the wrong way
Hello BP. Thought this one was a tough one that only a CPA could figure out and a good learning lesson on how to take title. What will he/mom be taxed if they sell? Can taxes be avoided? Had someone come into my open...
Nicole Parnell
Capital gain tax on selling real estate in 1 year
What is the % of taxes I may be subject to pay on a property I lived in for 366 days then sell at a profit? I'm getting mixed responses on this. A real estate agent told me 25% of the gain. A lady on biggerpockets for...
Daniel Gerardi
Wholesaler or Real Estate agent what have you chosen to be ?
Hello everyone ! I'm trying to get an idea of what local investors have chosen to get started on their real estate investment journey. Given the situation with social distancing and avoiding contact with people a...