Jerrad Shepherd
Sell one property per year in retirement
I have a decent sized rental portfolio made up of sfh and duplexes and have often thought about selling one a year once we decide to fully retire. I realize depreciation recapture and capital gains taxes would need t...
Rowan Klecker
How Should I Start Out at 16 With No Money
I am 16 years old and started reading financial books (Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Cashflow Quadrant, etc.) at 15. have 2 index funds set up (one for retirement) and am generally pretty far ahead. I came across rental proper...
Account Closed
Anyone care to speculate how much longer there will be lots of foreclosures on the market?
I know the number of foreclosures varies widely by neighborhood, city, state, etc.
But this current time seems like an investors' dream, when many homes can still be bought for 20 cents on the dollar.
A...
Brian Ellwood
How Most People Hold Themselves Back From Earning More
If you’re a DIY person, because you like to save money, allow me to challenge you on that for a second….
Let's say you need your cabinets painted. You get a quote for someone to do it, and it comes out to $14/hr.
In...
Eric van Dalen
Tip Toe or Full Speed Ahead?
Hello, I'm just getting started. I'm listening to BP podcasts and webinars, reading books, taking notes so I'm learning all I can to start investing at the turn of the year.I want to get one property under contract, s...
Alan Ferrante
Newbie - Barrie Ontario, Canada
Hey Guys,So I've decided to start my journey in real estate investing and wanted to reach out. Is there anyone from the BP universe In the Barrie ON, area, who can share some insight into this market and your tips on ...
Steve Kontos
Real Estate Investing 101
Hello BP community,Just a little food for thought…as someone who has been actively involved in the real estate investing part of the business. Over the years I have seen various people come and go in our business. I h...
Kyle Civittolo
Plumbing clogs responsibility of tenant
Hello BP,
Does anyone put in their leases that the tenant is responsible for clogged drain lines? If the lines are clear when they move in I feel it would save a lot of headaches with them calling me. I would have...
Brandon Sowers
The Future of Security Deposits
As rents continue to rise, this in turn increases the cost for tenants to move in to a rental property. It is not uncommon for us to list properties for $1500 per month. This can end up costing a new tenant over $3k t...
Bryce Y.
Replace this roof? [Pics]
Roof is not in great shape (hail damage), but is functioning fine and not leaking. Insurance will not cover a new roof since I bought it in this condition. Would you replace it now or try and squeeze a few more y...