Marc Littmann
The Fair Tax
This is my first forum question, so thought I'd start out with something light, such as tax reform. I just re-read "The Fair Tax Book" by Neil Boortz and former Congressman Hal Linder. Has anyone read this book y...
Robert Steele
Older rental close to city center or new construction on outskirts?
This year I sold an older SFH rental (built 1979) I had with no deferred maintenance in Plano TX in order to 1031 exchange it for a similar sized new SFH rental in Melissa TX (built 2021). All cash buy. The older prop...
Ananth ArianaHegde
Tenant keeps breaking things
I have a tenant that seems to have a knack for breaking things. Ever-since he moved, he has been calling me every month sometimes multiple times to complain on broken things. I recently had to replace the HVAC system ...
Rich Hupper
Tax increment financing
Hi I am trying to learn more about tax increment financing.1) What is it2) Who can apply for it3) What types of properties can benefit from the strategy4) Does it replace financing through a bankPlease share your exp...
Jon Huber
Quadplex or four SFHs?
Hello BPers...
I would like to throw an idea around and see what comes up. If an investor dedicated 100k towards investing, and had the opportunity to purchase a four unit property (valued at 400k) with 25% down, o...
Apoorva Paruchuri
Is this a good time for first time investor?
Hi all, I am looking to start investing in multi family around Boston area. Specifically in Dorchester, Roxbury, Quincy, Chelsea and Everett. My plan is to invest in a 3 family home as primary residence. I am looking ...
Alan E.
Is Zillow a waste of time for REI?
Am i wasting my time looking at sites like Trulia, Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com for investment rental properties?If so, what online sources should i be focusing on?Any input on the subject would be appreciated.
Tim Dastis
NJ - How to get rid of tenant at end of lease?
I purchased my first rental property (triplex) 7 months ago and have had pretty good success with it thus far minus a few hiccups here and there. In my one unit however I have trouble tenants who are habitual late-re...
Sarah Lam
Reasonable cap rates for turnkeys
Hi everyone! I'm just starting out in the world of REI, and I've really enjoyed reading @Ali Boone Chris Clothier's, and Marco Santarelli's articles on turnkeys. As a resident San Franciscan, there is no way...
Lysa T.
Freedom Number
Hi everyone! Today I was listening to a couple podcasts and I kept hearing about the concept of the "freedom number". I tried to search Google on the topic and I got a lot of irrelevant links. I would like more inform...