Anthony R.
You can't escape Healthcare and Taxes
So I'm in the final stages of living 100% off of my rentals. As I prepare to take the final steps (probably in the next 12 months or less) I'm trying to answer a couple nagging questions I have. First, is there any t...
Ryan Clark
Do you see rents increase with new minimum wage increasing.
I am in Illinois and our minimum wage is going to $15 over the next 5 years. Who has experienced this and can you share what you have seen with rent increases over time. I have looked around at some other states and ...
Steven E.
Rate Shopping (VA Loan) Florida
Hi BP,
So I'm currently in the process of looking for a home in Florida. I've always read about people "Rate Shopping," but is this even worth it on VA loans? One thing I did realize while using the VA loan is that y...
Anna Granofsky
Pre-existing Tenant and Damages
In December, I purchases an old triplex in West Virginia that was already filled with units under a non-profit homeless housing organization. The tenant in one of the apartments has been living there for years and has...
John Horner
Alternatives to outrageous Obamacare priced health insurance?
Hey all, I quit my W2 6 months ago with solid reserve set aside and a proven business model. My business is going well and my wife was being offered insurance as a part time RN, but as of December 31st they are resci...
Frank Procopio
Landlords on lockdown, how are you handeling maint calls?
Here in New York we were ordered to not travel. They deemed what was essential and what wasn't. I have seen mixed reactions from landlords on how they are handeling tenant issues during this time. Can anyone on lockdo...
Cam Harris
Came up with a JV idea to bring to seller. Would love feedback
The numbers:3 BR/1.5 BA SFH in good neighborhood with an in-ground poolSale price: $80KEstimates renovation costs: $35KARV: $175K to $185KEssentially the owner is an older gentlemen who was working on getting the prop...
Carlos Contreras
Violent tenant that's not on section 8 lease
I'm a tenant of a 3 unit property that my parents own. I help manage the property. This is in Los Angeles CA.
One of the tenants is a woman on section 8 that was living there when my parents bought the property.
He...
Chad Carrodus
Will Atlanta continue to be a good investment for Chinese buyers?
In short...YES. Here's why:THE METRO ATLANTA MARKET IS THRIVING:Atlanta home values have already risen by 4.8% in 2018 over the past year and the forecast is that prices will continue to rise by 6.6% within this year,...
Rich Weese
no recession for the Feds!! What a great comparison
From Universal Press Service.(did anyone see this?)
A December USA TODAY anaylysis revealed that during the first 18 months of the recent resession, beginning December 2007, the number of federal employees with six...