My W2 shows I make 34k a year. My job has a tip compliance agreement with the IRS that taxes us on $12/hr in tips. I actually make around 33k a year that doesn’t show on my W2. I have the option to report the addition...

I am looking to looking to cash-out re-finance my current mortgage. I looked into mortgages and they are anywhere from 70-75% LTV. I was told by a local bank that they can do a Home Equity Loan (HEL) at LTV 80% and th...

I'm in the process of buying my first house, which is a $42k SFH that is in great condition.I called USAA and they quoted me a $140k rebuild cost, which I thought was extreme.Their rates were $910 for 1k deductible an...

When finding comps for your property should the properties be on same block? Or at least a 5 miles radius???

I've been shopping around for a property management company (PM) and I'm astonished by what I've seen. Some of the contract terms I've reviewed are down right bewildering. What's even more surprising is it appears to ...

I am looking at a self storage unit in Splendora Texas.It has 149 units and currently 122 of them rented out which is $7800.00 in rent. The asking price is $650,000 which seems to be middle of the road in pricing. The...

I am in the market to do a cash out refinance on my primary residence. What would be my best option for accomplishing this as an entrepreneur?

We recently had a potential tenant ask about rent to own. Never having done that, we have questions about how it works and the best way to structure it for our benefit. If I understand the little I have read about the...

I am considering rehabbing mobile/manufactured homes. Am I crazy or is this a good idea?

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My name is Michael Johnson. I'm a professional race car driver from Austin, Texas. I've been lurking on BP for a while trying to get some information about how to do this stuff the r...