James Nazario
Unique 2 fam w/ detached retail, zoned commercial
This is my first post, besides my member intro, and I'd like to share my first and current situation. I am due to close on my first property and wish I found this site before I even started looking. Not to say I'm fee...
Andrew Troxel
Attorney recommendation in Southern California with TX experience
Hello all, I’m a new real estate investor in Southern California looking for a lawyer with specific experience working with clients who own real estate in Texas. I turn to you, the tried and trusted BP community! Plea...
Orita Issartel
Home Warranty Service for rentals. Yes or no?
I would like an opinion on paying a Home Warranty Service company for SFH rentals.Thanks for any insights on the subject.
Joshua Dorkin
Improving the BiggerPockets Member Blogs: Any Suggestions?
We've made some pretty important changes/improvements to the forums and have some great new features coming to the rest of the site.
That said, I'm looking for your help once again as we begin to plan the next upgrad...
Michael Pulka
VRBO - added "fee's" hurting my rental driving business away
I'm using VRBO (for my vacation rental) but have had a bunch of potential renters turn away as a result of all the added fee's that VRBO attaches to the quote. In some cases these additional fee's can be almost doubl...
Mark Dante
Insurance on strip mall
I am looking into a strip mall that is for sale and am int he process of doing my due diligence. I have placed a call into an insurance agent but I am wondering if there is anything in particular I should be asking. ...
Efren Barriga
Should I use an LLC or Umbrella Insurance?
Hey guys, My name is Efren and I am a beginner to the landlord business. I have a property about 1,700+sqft, was not using about 250+sqft. I turned the 250+sqft into a studio. Studio is equipped with a brand new bathr...
Alex S.
Self Directed IRa and Keeping safe.
How do you keep your name off the paperwork when you create financing to the new homeowner in self directed Ira. In the event the ira would have to foreclose I do not want my name visible. Perhaps just account number...
Neil Sinha
Solo 401K structuring. Is this workable?
Hello. I'm a new investor contemplating structure and strategy. Based on what I've studied so far, I believe I've learnt the following (somebody correct me if I'm wrong on any points):1. Assets procured in a Roth r...
Ryan Beasley
Need Investment Advice
Hi guys,
I need some investment advice.
I've been on BP for about 6 months now and I'm looking to invest in Real Estate within the next 2 years. I don't have the money right now, so I've decided to save 50% of my i...