Mark Fries
Using a property manager is over-rated
I've been heavily investing in single-family rental homes in Jacksonville Florida for the past 5 years. I definitely don't have all the answers and I'm still learning everyday but with a portfolio consisting of over 3...
Account Closed
Newbie thinking of investing out of state
what should one be looking for when researching a potential target area?
Angelleena Arevalo
Airbnb - Long-Term Stays - 30+ days
Hello,I have officially listed my first Airbnb and received a long-term stay request. My initial thought was positive as we are transitioning from summer to fall and bookings are slowing down. After giving this idea m...
John Schweitzer
Part-time real estate agent
Hi,
Does it make sense to try being a part time real estate agent in order to learn about real estate investing? I have a full time non-real estate job that I intend to keep for quite a while. I've been planning on b...
Jared Aquino
Thoughts on Unpermitted ADU
I have my eye on an older property (1920s), and after touring the place it became evident that a two-story ADU was built and connected to the original structure. I'm not sure when the ADU was built, but I looked on th...
Joe S.
Financing short term rental furnishings
I have several nice single-family houses that would make a good short term rental. I really do not want to spend my working capital furnishing these properties. Is it common for people to find private lenders that wi...
Adam Philpot
Due diligence on courthouse steps forclosures
Evening BP’ers,
I want to start going to the local courthouse to find potential foreclosed properties. I understand the need to look at Liens, 1st vs 2nd mortgages, taxes, etc... but I want to make sure I know the in...
Joshua Pavao
Can a tenant break a lease for this?
Hello BP, I'm curious if a tenant in Florida can break a lease due to an A/C not being repaired.Firstly, I am the tenant, and have been having some problems with maintenance. I haven't exactly been a nuisance about it...
Alex Clift
Noise problem
I own a condo in nj that I rent out and recently found out one of the tenants from the unit below mine is moving out because of the noise from my tenants. The noise is from movement in the unit, not music, partying,...
Tim W.
Cost segregation analysis?
Recently, I purchased two multifamily apartment buildings. They are value add opportunities and require rehab/renovations. The idea of cost segregation came up regarding accelerating the depreciation costs. At what po...