Carl W.
When They Ask: Is It Going to Be A Rental?
I want to do a remodel on my property that would provide an additional floor of living space. Every worker that comes to the property asks me if it will be a rental. When I called the utility company it was the very f...
Account Closed
SubTo - Before You Spend A Lot of Money on Subject To - Read This - Wisdom at Work
A previously posted Golden Oldie for Subject To - Before you run off and join the Sub To Circus, . . . Someone posted this a couple of years ago and It Still Stands Today, Even More So*********************************...
Rajiv R.
30 yr vs ARM
Purchasing a new townhome and received the following as best so far:- 6.875% 7/1 ARM- 7.35% 30-year fixed I am aware of the risks with the ARM and plan is to either refi when (if) rates drop, or sell around year 5 (al...
John Krajewski
newspaper ads.
looking for feedback on what people have found to be the best lead generator. the local newspaper here seems expensive and is flooded with we buy ads...thinking about the thrifty nickel or some of the smaller rogue ne...
Prash Sun
Landlord causing mental stress and deny deposit
I am tenant in NJ state. I have been paying rent exactly on 1st of Month for last 2 years. I gave notice of move-out on January 4th that I will move out on Feb 28th.
We had a baby in December end. And had newborn in ...
Jennifer Rysdam
What questions do you ask over the phone of prospective applicant
Good morning everyone. Another question on here got me wondering. What is the list of screening questions that you ask people when they call about renting your properties? This is something that I need to get better a...
Ross Ellington
The shelf life of a 1031?
Good evening BP. I was wondering how long you could go on using the 1031 to defer taxes. Is it limited to a number of transactions or years? Are there any limits to it? Thanks in advance any help you guys can offer :)
Matthew Creel
529 Plan or Rental Property to Fund My Kids College?
In talking with a close friend of mine about my personal real estate investments in 2018 he informed me that he and his wife are seriously considering investing in real estate as opposed to funding a 529 plan for thei...
Stan C.
What coverage is a MUST? What's unnecessary?
I'm shopping around for insurance for my first duplex. I won't have a LLC for now, no umbrella coverage either. What are recommended values of: - Liability protection? - Medical Payments? - Loss of Rent (what perio...
Andrew Rudahl
Is this a viable strategy?
A friend and I are both looking at starting a partnership. The idea is we would split a 20% down payment and then after closing, his parents would cash us out and get either 20% equity or no equity but a great guaran...