Jeremy Lee
Landlord wants application via Zillow prior to viewing?
Hi all,
There's a home I'm interested in renting that I saw on Zillow and reached out to the landlord. She is saying that she needs for me to apply via Zillow (there's a $29 universal credit/background check that can...
Allan Smith
Tenant complaining about Mold
Hi guys-I rented out a 400 sq feet studio apartment about a month ago, and today my tenant says there's a musty smell in the studio, likely indicating the presence of mold. As far as I know, there are no leakages in t...
Brandon Le
New Member Introduction - New to Real Estate and Investing
Hey guys!
Brandon here from Buffalo, NY! I am a 19 year old full-time student, currently a freshman at the University at Buffalo. I am a general business major and also currently working on obtaining my real estat...
Curt Wortman
Minimizing taxes implications on primary residence: 121 plus 1031
I'm considering selling my primary residence and moving out of state... yes I'm from the amazing overpriced California. Before making any decision I'm researching what are my options for minimize the tax implications....
Dwight Crocker
Just Closed Today! 2/1 MH on a 1/4 acre for $4k.
My wife hates MH's but for $4,000 who cares...lol I put an ad on CL for $285/month and had 9 phone calls by 2pm. The MH is an older model and is in fair condition. The value is really in the land though. I coul...
Manuel Naranjo
The $250,000/$500,000 Home Sale Tax Exclusion
Hello my BP mates!!Just have a little question about sale tax exclusion. I purchased a townhouse back in 2008 and lived there until December 2014 when I rented the property and moved to a single family home. I sold th...
Kimberly Weatherford
Tenant wants to count unreported cash income
Hello everyone. We are looking for a tenant for our first rental property. One applicant is a tattoo artist so basically self-employed. We asked to see tax returns and what she has reported as income does not meet our...
Cheri Banet
Cash out loan verses traditional mortgage
I'm going to buy 2 condos in 2 different cities where my kids go to college. I can pay cash for the first, but it will eat up all of my capital. So should I pay cash for it and o the $5000 in repairs so I can close ...
Christopher Vis
I NEED MORE RENTALS!! but.......
Hi everyone, my first post!My initial strategy was to buy a rental, rent out the rooms individually (separate lease per room), save as much as possible, buy another rental once I've saved enough, then continue the cyc...
Devang Patel
Tenant with disability
I just closed on a new home and am looking to rent out the home. A possible tenant called me and said he is interested. He brought up the issue that his daughter has been in a coma for four years and there is a lot ...