John E.
How do I make RE investing a business and not a hobby?
Hello BPers...
My name is John Elmenhe, I'm 15 years old and I'm going to begin investing in real estate the day I hit 18 years old by trying to wholesale properties. I'm going to begin working soon and I'm NOT goin...
Thomas Tarry
Is this Realtor unethical?
I’m an Associate Broker in Syracuse, NY and this happened to me last week: I submitted and offer for a condominium on behalf of an LLC. The agent called me back and countered. My buyers accepted and we signed the d...
Jeff S.
Portland OR lawyer says don't take security deposits-Zoom meeting
And good idea to give them back to tenants. The problem is the city is requiring a depreciation schedule for all components, not just personal property either. These forms are so complicated that an attorney is likely...
Brandon Ingegneri
If your going to quit your job or drop out of college, read this
I’ve been reading a ton of posts recently where people have recently quit college or a job, or are thinking about doing so. While I commend people on having the commitment and passion to peruse a different path, but t...
Account Closed
How far below market do you keep a good long term tenant's rent?
I have kept rent very low on one of my units because it needed work. I'm getting work done now and would like to bring it closer to market. I'd love feedback on the following:Tenant has been great for 15 years. His ...
Andrew Evans
Property destroyed by burst pipe. property management gone quiet
So my insurance is deducted from my rental payments and i see it noted every year on my statements but see no documentation from them showing me insurance is in place. The water was turned off between tenants and when...
Louie Pullen
Friend netted $3m , looking to deploy newfound wealth into RE
Hi, A very close friend of mine has just sold his business and will net $3,000,000He is very eager to put his new found wealth into real estate. Having read books and listened to podcasts he feels multi-family is whe...
Nishi Lagoo
Buying from a wholesaler without lawyer
Hello Everyone!I need URGENT advice with buying a property. I found a great deal with a flooded property near Houston, TX through a wholesaler. I have never done business with this wholesaler but the information on ...
Parul Bhasin
Buying STR in Smoky Mountains
Hi, I am trying to find STR in smoky's under $200,000 with 2BD and great views. Market is too hot right now so I am ready to wait for a few months to get a good deal. I have heard TN is a better option than NC due to ...
Kyler J Sloan
Too Steep for Airbnb?
I have not had much exposure to the mountains of Tennessee, and wanted to get an opinion:
How bad is this driveway (link below)?Too steep for Airbnb?