William Kulow
How do we feel about fish?
So I currently do not allow pets in my rental, but one of my tenants asked me about a fish and was just curious about how landlords felt about it. I feel like it can be costly on utilities but the tenants are responsi...
Rich Weese
Are we broke?Will taxing the rich fix things?
http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2011/03/eat-the-rich.html
I hope I did this correctly- no techie here! The first part of this link is chatter, but then the yearly calendar is looked at in depth. If you're willin...
Jay Ipswich
Question about paying down %age of mortgage with investment funds
Hello all, I'm a newbie who just signed up looking for some financial advice.I'm a single person, aged 43, who recently bought a new home in the CA Bay Area putting 20% down left with a mortgage of 720K. My mortgage p...
Edwin Rodriguez
mitigating w2 earnings
I am about to rent out my first property. will all the expenses incurred lower my taxes from my salary income. i am worried that I only have 2 month in rental income to show on my return. also should I wait to put ...
Curtis Curley
Should I get a general contractor or look for houses first???
Looking for guidance for 1st few steps. Here's what I have and where's where I'm stuck. I know I want to purchase a single family home 3-1.5+ with 2 car-garage in a middle class, or upcoming, community. Preferably,...
Drew Mylenbusch
My story, what should I do?
Looking to get feedback as to what you would suggest I do, I don't think there is a wrong answer but I just can not decide which route to go. Own my home, have around 40-50k equity.Own 1 rental that cash flows right a...
Gerardo Ali
Should I do an LLC, S Corp or leave it under my name?
I purchased my 4plex several months ago and plan to buy more in the beginning of the year, is it wise to leave it under my name or should I create an LLC/S Corp ? I am looking for the best way to pay less taxes and be...
Hieu Bui
House hack with Duplex: Deal or No Deal???
HOUSE HACK: DEAL OR NO DEAL????Hey guys,I'm about to pull the trigger on my first property. The seller has counter offer so now it's up to me to accept it or not. The place is in livable condition and only needs cosme...
Tiko D. Blane
Wholesaling a home with a lien.
Hi BP Community, I am looking to do my first deal this week. A wholesale deal. After speaking to the owner, they informed me the property has a$16k judgement against it. The lien is from previous work that was done on...
Marci Stein
Who pays for pocket listing commissions?
A realtor told me he’s got a pocket listing that may be right for me. I think I’ve read here that buyer gives bonus for such a thing .
Is that true ? if so , how much would be right for a $500 k building ? would it ...