Joe Palmer
Self Directed IRA for first rental property?
I am considering using a SDIRA to purchase my first property and am hoping the BP community can answer some basic questions.1. Can I manage the property or do I need to have a property management Co? I understand I ca...
Jakub Bednarz
Inurance rates
When figuring out expanses, one thing that eats away most of my profits is insurance, but I assume pretty much same number for any size/year property: $1000/yr for homeowners insurance and $1000/yr for flood insurance...
Stephen Hoskins
Do you think society would be better with a Land Value Tax?
I'm interested in whether any of you think that your country would be better off if it used a Land Value Tax (LVT) to replace income taxes? The basic idea is the income tax is really terrible because it punishes peopl...
Gregory Schwartz
Is there an optimum occupancy rate?
It's common sense that a property with a high vacancy is bad. Probably the worst.
And I'm told that if a property is 100% occupied you're not charging enough.
Soooo I would assume that there is an occupancy rate th...
Josh Oaten
Are HOA's An Expense Issue?
I am looking to start my REI journey around Phoenix, Arizona. When researching single family homes around the $250K-$300K price range in places such as Gilbert, Goodyear, Tempe, Litchfield Park I am finding that most ...
Jeff G.
Contacting Probate Leads by Phone
Is there any benefit to directly calling the probate lawyer and/or next of kin to register your interest in the estate's property instead of sending a yellow letter?If you do send a letter, is it best to send somethin...
Evan Higginbotham
Just signed up in Seattle
Hello All,
I've just joined the forums after seeing the website pop on on searches forever.
I'm currently a general contractor in the Seattle area and have worked for a few investment groups in the area for the last...
Lindsay Op de Coul
Worth getting your license to be your own agent?
Does anyone find it worthwhile to get your real estate license to do your own deals?
Devon Olsen
Mobile Home Park or Multi-Family Properties?
Hello all!New to BP as well as real estate investing. I am very interested in Mobile Home Parks as well as Multi-Family properties and right now we are somewhat tied between the two. This would be the first investment...
Zach Hoereth
Are all agents "investor friendly"?
Lately I have seen a number of folks posting about suggestions on "investor friendly" agents. Unfortunately, this term is being thrown around loosely and I believe it is time we clear the air. It is not uncommon for i...