Katrina Razavi
Anyone recommend a good termite inspector?
Hi BP friends! Currently in an inspection period for a property in Berkeley that had some termite issues that the seller is taking care of, but I'd still like to get a second opinion. does anyone have any good recs?
Bette Hochberger
Achieving Real Estate Professional Status for Tax Benefits
Achieving Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) can allow investors to deduct rental real estate losses against other income, potentially providing substantial tax savings.Key Points:
Qualification Criteria: REPS re...
Moises R.
The tenant is demanding to know who the owner is. I own my rental in an LLC
I just bought a inherited tenants with a new rental property i purchased through my LLC. One of the tenants is asking my manager to tell her who the owner is so she can speak to the owner. Are we obligated to do that ...
Joshua Dorkin
Survey: Should we Require Avatars to Participate on BP?
Do you guys think that uploading a personal profile image (avatar) should be a pre-requisite for participating on the forums, blog system, properties directory, etc. here at BiggerPockets?
Just curious . . . thoughts?
Jake Cowley
Tenant Requesting to Paint Unit?
A tenant asked me if she could paint the kitchen/bedroom in her unit. She's a good tenant who takes care of the property. Nothing in lease about this, what are pros & cons?For those of you who have allowed tenan...
Zainab Ariyibi
I am interested in buying short sale Properties...
but would like some soundful advice on how to do so. Also, what is the maximum amount a bank is willing to accept on a home, for pennies on the dollar. For example, if I am interested in buying a home priced at $180...
Account Closed
$500 Referral - does it work?
I'm considering putting this on the back of a business card.Has anyone had this work for them?I'm not sure how comfortable someone would feel giving a distressed homeowner a card stating that they will be earning $500...
Jon Sidoti
Multi family - Zion, IL
Hi BP
Currently negotiating to purchase a multi family property in Zion, IL. The numbers work out as a rental investment property. We believe the area is an up & coming area with potential with jobs moving into th...
Darla Goodband
Tenants lease is up no longer want them as tenant
Hi all,My tenants lease is up the 31st of May. I sent the letter asking if they were interested in another lease. They have responded yes. My problem keeping this person is, I have been sent Facebook post of her askin...
Manuel Yepez
Doing Multi family with family?
Hi, I've heard from many professionals that getting an FHA loan for a multi family property and living in it while renting out the other apartments in the building was a good idea. My family and I were wondering if do...