Don Ireland
Hold RE in Roth 401k?
I've read advice here on BP saying that it doesn't make sense to hold RE in a "tax efficient account" because you "lose all your tax benefits of RE". I find that puzzling and I'm looking for clarification. Sure you ...
Mike Lowery
Obtaining a certification to help with investing
Hello all! I have experience with single family and duplex investments in the Milwaukee, WI market. I am looking to get into larger multi-family investments and am currently working on content, branding, etc. to launc...
Benjamin K.
Spec house on wooded lot
Two questions:1. We are planning to build a spec house. How does having a wooded, "secluded feeling" large lot (but not actually secluded) in a rural area (western massachusetts, hill/mountainous area) impact selling ...
Paul Sandhu
Thawing frozen water pipes?
This is an appropriate time of the year for a post like this. How do you deal with frozen plumbing pipes in your STR?About 12 months ago I had 3 houses with a frozen main water line. There was no water coming from an...
Meir Brach
Getting into The Field
Hi Everyone,
I'm working as a full-time clinician and I am looking to potentially invest in property rentals as a side source of income. I'm currently saving money, building my credit and reading books with the goal ...
Kevin Castaneda
1920s Rehab - Remove or Keep Planking Under Drywall
Hey BP friends,I'm rehabbing a 1920s house in San Antonio, Texas, that has shiplap planking covered by vinyl siding on the exterior and shiplap covered by drywall on the interior walls and ceiling.My family and I are ...
Keenan B.
I think I need to find property management for my property in Portland. Any advice?
Hi folks, so I’ve been the landlord of a property in Portland OR for three years now. Unfortunately It's been a constant stressor due to the anti-landlord culture and laws in the city. I really do try my best to be an...
Tyler Durbin
With Multiple LLCs - master bank account or individual accounts?
I have 3 rental properties all in individual LLCs. My intention is to continue to add to the number of total properties over time. Which LLC/bank account structure is best practice?A) All LLCs have their own bank acco...
Kate B.
Buying a 4 plex with Absestos (vermiculite) insulation in attic
I thought I had a great deal on a 4 plex, and got 20% off the list price. We have a contract for a cash purchase. The numbers are great.The home inspection yesterday disclosed that there is vermiculite/asbestos in...
Tyler Warne
Arbitrage a 1031 in land??
A developer has a property under contract right now, he has the engineering done so that he will be able to develop the apartments. Meanwhile he is selling a property that is in another town and would like to 1031 the...