Nathan Gesner
I've learned my lesson with AirBnB rentals
So I rented an AirBnB property in Dallas. This was the third time I've used that platform to rent a property and each one has been an illegal rental. I'm done.The first one was in California three years ago. It had fi...
Judy Wang
Is there any city can meet 1% rule now?
Hi BP community,I am looking for property investment opportunities that can meet 1% rule. Based on my conversations with several agents in TX, FL and CA, the housing markets there are very crazy. Hardly can find 1% re...
James Carollo
Is it harder to find contractors? Skilled trade shortage?
As an owner of a general contracting business, I get to experience the growing shortage of trained workers on the front lines. Things have been changing. So many retiring and so little learning these trades. As a stud...
Mike Xiao
Triplex in American Fork, Utah
Does anyone have some inputs on American Fork UT, and its nearby surrounding areas? It seems to have grown quite a bit, with high tech companies moving in. Specifically looking at a new development in American Fork c...
Cory Adams
SD IRA or 401K vs taking the tax hit on early withdrawl
Hi folks - first post. I'm in Austin and new to BP.
I have owned a few SFH rentals and would like to expand my investments and am open to other types of properties.
If you had 170k in a 401K what types...
Josh Dotzler
Aligning Investor's Goals with Property Manager's Goals
Hello BP Investors,I have been in debate with another property manager about the merits of an alternate pricing strategy. I would like to hear the opinions from investors and other PMs out there.Typical PM Charges for...
Saqib Raja
Should I withdrawal my 401K to expand real estate portfolio
Withdrawing 401K entails a 20% tax cut and 10% penalty fee but I want to use it to being my real estate journey and exit my 8-5 in the next 2 years. Any thoughts if this is a good plan?
Jimmy Lieu
In need of advice... planning on moving to new state during covid
Hello BP community,
Earlier this year, I started my real estate journey. For the past few months, I've been accumulating as much information as possible. I've read a good amount of books, been listening to podcasts, ...
Gloria A.
Tenants No Longer Responding and haven't paid pet fee or partial security deposit
Hi all, Perhaps you can help me with some next steps.I recently signed a lease agreement with a couple who have stopped responding to my texts, emails, and phone calls. This is the second month they've rented my prope...
MARY CLEMENT-HILL
Should a landlord clean a filthy tenant's kitchen and bath
Hi everyone,I've got a weird question today. My husband has been working on our ancient 4plex including what started as a small handful of repairs at one of the units where a tenant's been living for about 18 years (...