Don Chen
City Inspection for Rental ?
I need guidance from landlord in the DFW area. We have property that is tenant is schedule to move in this weekend. We put in new floors and bring the water heater to code and fix all the immediate issue with the g...
George Genovezos
Anothe bonus depretiation questoin
Hi all,I have a question regarding bonus depreciation. I purchased a 14 unit last year, and one of the units was down. I had to paint, replace floor, add a kitchen countertop and cupboards...Do all these qualify as bo...
Fran Petrillo
Certifícate of occupancy
Does anyone know about Certificate of occupancy? Is this something that is usually given after purchasing a multi unit? Or is this something that I would need to obtain from the town once I’ve purchased a multi family...
Cassi Justiz
New Tenant Screening Issues
I'm sure in other markets people are more careful about releasing info, but it's typically been pretty easy for me to get at least SOME info on tenants from their previous landlords. I typically like to have at least ...
Mark Humphrey
Closing with auction.com
We are bidding on a home to occupy thats an auction.com REO, cash only (NO FINANCING) deal if accepted by bank. Does anyone have any experience/advice on the details at closing. We have funds and Proof Of Funds fro...
Steven Carter
trying to get started by moving into another home
I have a small house in Las Vegas and I have always thought about turning it into a rental property and I love the idea of buy and hold. I am looking for another home for me and my family and am contemplating taking s...
Sean Bramble
What accounts for the spread between the 30 year and FHA/VA?
Is it credit score? Do mortgage rates for FHA/ VA not change with credit score, while the standard 30 year does? Just trying to understand how the 3 relate to one another
Steven Wagner
Building your REI Team - by the numbers
I have read extensively here about building out your real estate team in terms of who and why. However, I would like to ask the BP members what concessions or professional agreements you ask for with your team. For...
Jennifer Ndunda
Purchasing Property w/ Tenant in Place
I’m considering putting an offer in VA with a tenant in place. I believe they are paying market rent and have the option to terminate or extend upon transfer of ownership. I’d like to keep them in place as long as the...
Ed S.
Air conditioner dilemma
I am considering replacing a split system air conditioner/furnace in a 1000 sq. ft. 3/1 rental home with a new 2 ton AC unit and a 70k BTU gas furnace. The AC was not cooling when I bought the place. I plan to own thi...