Cody Barrett
Why I filed for a LLC. Only own 1 property too.
One popular question on BP is the question of "should I file for a LLC" or "Do I need one?"I definitely do not have that answer because everyones intentions, needs, and goals are different. But... I decided to file f...
Kyle Ransom
AIRbnb For Multifamily
I recently had a chat with the Director Of Multi-Family Prooject with Airbnb and they are reaching out to Multi-Family Investors to offer a program to help implement short-term rentals for their properties. I have tal...
Carrie Giordano
The Importance of Reserves
Countless times, I've heard the question asked "How much do I need in reserves?" While the answer tends to vary based on the investors' risk tolerance, I thought I would share my experience. As a background, I live in...
Dean Attali
Dealing with a very expensive demanding new tenant - suggestions?
Hi BPI'm a new landlord after purchasing my first SFH in September, and my property manager placed a tenant in the house starting November 1. In the 7-8 weeks that the tenant has been there, there hasn't been a single...
Matt R.
The changing face of Los Angeles - Gentrification areas
Ucla recently covered this topic. LA has 85 hoods and the population is predicted to grow 30% by 2030. The city is looking for solutions to help with the housing shortages including allowing granny flats in backyards....
Arianne L.
First Rental Refinance - BRRR
Just wanted to share the results of our first rental refinance / delayed financing. My husband and I are in our first year of our real estate investing career. Hope to encourage some of the newer people here. There ar...
Steve E.
Bidding on auction.com occupied property
Hello all,
I am watching this property and the status is occupied, the listing says do not disturb the tenant. Also no title insurance is offered at closing. It is a reo but then I did a title search by the last own...
Carson Wilcox
Ca overpriced... why NOT buy several houses remotely?
I am working on a long term buy and hold plan.. SFH's here in Nor cal are SO overpriced. I am 40, 3 kids, full time job... I envision doing Property management at least in the first decade, but do a lot of work myse...
Kurt Gardner
Do applicants/tenants know your home address/cell number?
My wife has expressed concern about allowing people who are applying for our properties to know our home address (to send applications when they need to be mailed). Even tenants who pay for rent know our address so t...
Jessica Krueger
Whats your motivation in real estate?
What's your motivation in being a part of the real estate business?