Naeem Kapasi
What is a good estimate for utility costs?
Hey guys,I tried to look around but didn't find an answer to my question, so here it is..When analyzing a SFR in Houston (Texas), how much should I expect the following utilities to cost per month?-Water-Sewage-Garbag...
Leon Panokarren
Advantages of forming a business entity / LLC
I should preface questions / thoughts below by saying I am a total noob at real estate investing. * As part of exploring properties, should home inspections turn up unfavorable findings making sales fall through, it f...
Daniel Miller
SmartMove anomaly ...
Shouldn't the cost of doing a check on an prospective tenant, be listed *somewhere* on the SmartMove website?? I'm logged in as a landlord, but I can't find a number anywhere... Interestingly, even the 'Pricing and P...
James De Silva
Evaluating a lender for investment loans
Dear Bigger Pockets,I'm in the process of getting pre-qualified, so I can get out there and start investing. There are many lenders all vying for our business and each have their ups and downs. How do you evaluate the...
N Wong
Depreciating a rental home that used to be primary home
I am doing taxes for my parents. They have a home that they bought 30+ yrs ago. In Jun 2011, they moved in with my brother and rented out their home for income. Besides social security, that is the only source of i...
Yuta Tamura
Cash-out Refinance a wise decision?
Looking for some wisdom from my fellow BPers!I am considering doing a cash out refi for a rental property purchased in July 2017 with a 30 yr. 4.375% fixed, for the purpose of acquiring acquisition capital. With the g...
Kyle Collette
Moving from Financials Advisor to Vanguard - Tax question
Question for all the savvy investors with a little tax knowledge as well.I have been looking to make the switch from my current investment portfolio into index funds. I was fortunate enough to start investing at a you...
Teresa Keith
My First Rehab Project, Do I need Permits?
Hello all...
I am working on my first rehab project and have a few questions I hope you seasoned investors will answer. The project is for a duplex built in 1920; both units have 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and o...
Tou V.
20 unit Apartment complex - $700k, good deal or not?
Looking at this decent 20 unit apartment complex. Below are the current break down of income and expenses. PM fees are also included in Total expenses. Sales price is $700k. Loan would be 25% down at 4.5% fixed fo...
Shiyear Woodbury
Flipping houses at 18 looking to grow business
Hey im 18 and my name is Shiyear Woodbury. I'm from Grovetown,GA just graduated and I'm looking to have successful career in real estate investing but I need help. I found nice property for 17,500 that's forclosed but...