Pierre Thernize
How to go about overcoming your fear of messing up your first investment?
I have resolute to make my first investment purchase in 2014. I have chosen my market "downtown Newark". I have set aside some emergency funds for what will go wrong after I purchase the deal, but I wonder how much is...
Joo Chung
Recourse for tenant refusing to pay for damage? VA
Hi, this is my first post on BP. I'm glad to have found such a fantastic community of people! I hope I can not only learn a lot here, but also give back at least a little bit from the experiences that I've had over th...
Account Closed
What happens when you can't find a buyer
Lets say you get a house under contract and you have equitable rights but none of your buyers are interested. And does this happen often?
Bruce L.
Can I deduct from Security Deposit?
Hi guys,So my tenant just moved out of the place and wanted to get your feedback as far as what you all think is reasonable to deduct.Above are the pictures of damages caused by the tenant.Before Move-InDuringMove Out...
Tyler Crowell
I Have 10K . How can i get started in RE????
Hi BP Community!This is my second post and i have already learned so much from all of you.I have 10k (USD) Saved and am wanting to start investing. I am interested in buy and hold properties. Flips do not interest me ...
Nicole A.
Baltimore water bills and tenants
For those of you investing in Baltimore County Maryland--and especially with multi-units--how do you handle the water bills?-Do you pay it yourself and "include" it in the rent?-Do you have a method of determining whi...
Kelly Peng
First time investor: Tampa or Dallas?
Hi fellow investors, happy New Year!
My boyfriend and I are living in SF Bay Area, and we are looking to invest in a SFH remotely with <300k house price, good appreciation and positive cashflow. We are first-ti...
Charles Worth
Philadelphia Best B Areas and Up and Coming C Neighborhoods
I have experience investing in other areas and have recently started looking at Philly as a good prospect to invest in since it is relatively close to NYC but seemingly with lower price points and higher ROIs. I norm...
Pam Smith
Schedule E - filing as non-passive income
Hi all-I was reading one of the blog posts on the Short Term Shop blog about Schedule E vs C, passive vs non-passive. In the blog, they reference, "According to Treasury regulations, vacation rental owners who rent th...
Mark Vivanco
What neighborhoods worth looking at in Orlando?
I'm looking for an investment property in Orlando. I'd be a remote owner and not familiar with the various neighborhoods. Can anyone guide me to neighborhoods with the best dollar value for rent vs purchase price so...