Ashley Zhang
Tax break in new construction investment
I've been doing research on this topic for a while, but still didn't have a clear picture. I built a new SFH in 2019 for sale and hasn't been sold yet. So my question is that are there any tax break i can take when fi...
Federico Morales
Modular home vs stick build
Hello guys,I have read varying arguments online, but i am wondering what the wisdom of BP has to say: what are your opinions on stick/site built vs modular home (built in factory). In my case, I am talking modular as ...
Rich Weese
I may have gotten "lucky" again
As many on BP have heard before, I've been "lucky" in selecting areas to invest in over my career. It is well documented in my posts that I've been in the right place at the right time-and this helped my RE progres...
Eric Kluth
Building a duplex in an existing neighborhood
The neighborhood consists of a mix of single family homes and duplexes. According to Zillow the median listing price is around $250k in that neighborhood. Properties range between $250k-$320k. There is a lot for sale ...
Sebastian Gast
What would you do with this covered deck on a rental?
I am about to start turning a property rent ready and have a deck in the backyard (see pictures below). I am trying to decide if I should keep it as-is or remove the roof. A covered deck is nice in such a hot climat...
Deepak Kumar
How is Baltimore MD to invest in?
Hello Fellow Investors,What do you think of Baltimore MD for multiplex rentals? How is Barclay neighborhood specifically?Thanks much!
Wesley Myers
Insurance options for older STR homes?
A week out from closing on our 2nd STR I discover that our cheapest insurance option is going to run about $7600/yr. The second highest came in around $14k. This killed the deal so we backed out. Multiple companies ca...
Tim S.
How old are your rental properties?
Do age of the rental properties play and role in your decision to purchase them?
Assuming the foundation is still sound.
I am looking at SFH in several neighborhoods. Ages range from 50-100 years old.
Personally I d...
Jason Malabute
determine how much we can push up rents
One of the things I struggle with is determining apartment rent comps in my market. I struggle because I find it difficult to find an apartment that is within close distance, same year built, and same amenities as the...
Lilly Fang
Foundation problem? ongoing problem? with 3 repairs within 2 years
I am interested in a house with foundation problems. It's a 1300 s.f house built in 1973, no basement, slab foundation. The document shows that the seller paid $27000 in 2022 for 8 eccentric pier installation, 20 carb...