Lon Breitenbach
Question for Austin,Texas people about windows
I am getting ready to build a house for myself which will have quite a bit of glass in it, some of it floor to ceiling. I would like to get something that will insulate well in the Texas heat but still have a nice de...
Olena M.
Proposition 10 on November 2018 Ballot
"Supporters of a state ballot initiative to expand rent control options for cities across California announced Monday they had gathered enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2018 ballot.If passed, ...
Jarrett Harris
What to do about Taxes
I'm not really sure which forum this should be in. But my question is, how do tax write offs work as far as repairs and upgrades are concerned? I have read and heard some people say any repair and/or upgrade you pe...
Adam Sieg
Real Estate Professional
Came across the concept of real estate professional recently and was curious if anyone had elected to pursue this status. I understand the time requirements and being part time the 50% shouldn't be an issue. Just cu...
Timothy Solomon
REPS status for wife (to avoid taxes associated with sale of biz)
I am about to sell my business and make a substantial amount of income from it. Does anyone have any experience with getting REPS status and immediately investing the money in real estate from the sale proceeds to avo...
Daniel Peavey
Cap Rate Calculation
Do you base the cap rate on what you purchased property for: Or, is cap rate based on current market value of home?Also: is capital costs included in cap rateMy example:1. I purchased property for 25 k ( 10 yr ago)2 ...
Rudy Cecere
How much does it actually cost to buy a rental property?
Hello, I am a 20 year old that is planning on acquiring my first rental property sometime this year. At first I thought that saving up $5,000 would suffice, but after working at a real estate development company this...
Russell Strayer
Importance of Surveys and Flood Insurance Elevation (FEMA) Certificates
I am a professional surveyor here in Southwest Florida and work in a family owned company. I am on bigger pockets interested in real estate investing and have came across a few recent posts questioning the need for ...
John C S.
Solar Panels
Hi all I have a question about solar panels. Do they add value to your home. Also if a lot of houses in my area are starting to convert to solar would it be a smart move to jump on the band wagon. Thanks I appreciate...
Ryan VanPatten
"Green" Rentals
Hey all,
I'm new to the forum, so this is my first discussion topic.
I am very into the sustainability movement, personal and professionally, and am hoping to 'green' up my town home and any future prop...