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Hi All-I contracted to purchase a property in MD in as-is condition. Standard realtor contract requires that on settlement date the Seller deliver the property in substantially the same condition as of the day of acce...
Land taxation should replace all other forms of state taxation. For the reasons that I will describe below many economists, tax theorists, politicians, and philosophers have strongly advocated for land taxation to be...
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Hi! I have lived in the area a few years now, and I plan to be located here for the foreseeable future. I grew up south of Boston towards the Cape, family on Long Island, and have spent some time in Harrisburg, Philly...
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Ok. So here it is. This is my first so to speak rental. I bought a duplex last year and had a tenant in place. This tenant has been good so far, paying rent on 1st of the month (Haven't done final exit inspection yet)...
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Hello BiggerPockets Nation, We are seriously considering buying a fourplex via a private deal and need advice on how to model this and what to offer. The current property is being managed by the owners who take their ...
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first, i'd like to say "hi". been reading the posts/blog here for a few months, but it's finally time to join the forum.
second, not sure if i am posting this in the right area since the layout of the forum is a litt...
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I'm looking at a single family house that will rent for $550 per month. House is listed at $25,000. 3 bed 1.5 bath 1300 sq. ft.
If I pay the asking price and get a 30 year fixed @ 7% with 20% down, I'm looking at a...
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I've been looking at an REO condo in the much beaten up Tampa market.. After sleeping on the idea, I've decided I'm going to put in an offer.
The average condo sale price in the neighborhood i...
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Hello everybody,
I am a new investor about to make the leap into investing in rental properties. I have been searching the interweb for a forum just like this for a month and I am very glad to have found it.
I ha...
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Hello all,
The last few weeks I have been busy with rehab work on my properties and getting them ready for tenants. One question I am struggling with implementing the 50% rule. I am not sure how to go about it.
One...