Rosy Bruno
Bookkeeping for a newbie - what do I do??
Hi everyone,When first starting out, what did you do to keep track of your expenses, revenues, receipts, quotes, numbers, numbers, money, money, etc...? What software or programs helped you the best? Also, what were s...
John Thedford
To Open A PM Company or Not? That Is The Question!
Hello experienced PM guys and gals:I just took a class from a company called "the landlord property management academy". Overall, I am not sure I was real happy with the class but the major takeaway for me was their s...
Thomas Jones
The New 20% Pass-Through Deduction and You
The IRS issued more guidance on Wed, Aug 8th on the new Sec. 199A 20% pass-through deduction. But many taxpayers are wondering does this apply to real estate activities as well.The 20% deduction applies to Qualified ...
Chris Jensen
How Do You Have Time to Be So Active on BP?!
Ok time for a reality check. I'm busy. You're busy. We're all busy! And we're all on BP. Some are learning from others, some are sharing their knowledge with others. But all of you are spending time here. And some of...
Dhanasekaran Ranganathan
Need Property Manager at Bakersfield, CA
Hi All, I am planning to invest in Bakersfield, CA and looking to build a local team. Can you please recommend Property Managers in the Bakersfield Area. Thanks!
Stephen Dispensa
The Property Management Fee that can actually make you MORE Money
Property Managers and their fees are an almost unavoidable part of building a real estate portfolio. But what if I told you that your property manager can charge you a fee that will actually make you MORE money in the...
Brandon Pace
Why so many recommendations to go multi family - commercial?
I'm a newbie and have recently purchased 3 properties, all townhomes in Utah. Two are in southern Utah and will be vacation rentals which will cash flow really well. My third is a long term rental in northern Utah tha...
Jay Bowman
Lease option tenant advertised my house for sale
I have a lease purchase option tenant in my rental property. Her option runs out in a year and is non-transferable. Her boyfriend is a real estate agent and I saw that he put my home for sale on Zillow. He claims h...
Jeri Norris
Texas-Do I have to have an attorney for lease violation eviction?
I purchased a duplex across the street from my parents because the tenants (no lease/subletters) are nasty/high/rude to my parents and all neighbors on the street. Listed tenants moved out. I worked with the previous...
Dave Grosse
newbie Q's I'm probably asking too late
I've got a few here and I'm feeling really stupid asking them!
1. We buy using an option contract. Haven't closed a deal yet, but are getting close. we haven't had any complaints from the banks about using an op...