Patrick Bunn
Using Retirement Accounts for REI
I just read The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor. It is a great book. And based on something I read in there I asked myself “how can I use my 401k to invest in real estate?”Setup:Toward the en...
Gautam Shah
What is the minimum amount of units (in multi-family apartment) where an onsite property manager is not required?
The question is in regards to balancing property management costs. I've noted, that generally apartment complexes require a property management company that takes between 5-8% of gross rents, and also hires payroll s...
Justin Kerstetter
How to address a tenant with an unauthorized pet
We just found out that a tenant of ours just got a puppy as a supposed emotional support animal. They signed a lease stipulating that pets were not allowed. We are in CA and wondering the best way to address this. Tha...
Kimberly Roth
Inheriting tenants in a new duplex
I'm closing on my first duplex in less than a week. There have been long-time tenants in place and I would like to keep them as they take good care of the property (mowing and snow removal) but they will need to sign...
Quy Nguyen
How can I work out this deal?
Hi everyone! I am new to this investor world and would like to be more actively involve in the bigger pockets community. I will apologize in advance if my terms or lingos are not correct. I have this problem and would...
Rory Goff
A non-investing real estate business idea
Hi, I have purchased and absorbed several of the books and other resources offered by BiggerPockets, and combined with my personal preferences and abilities, have come to some conclusions. 1 - I am not interested in s...
Becky Elder
DSCR loan calculations
Hi there! I've connected with a realtor in Ohio that often gets off market deals. There's a 21 unit off market deal available and the spreadsheet he sent to me has a lot of information with the cost, rental income, m...
Tina D.
No really, how do you guys find your deals?
I know everyone and their mom asks this...but really I am struggling. I have been researching, reading, talking to people, saving and generally kicking the REI can around for a good 9 months now. And I just cannot pul...
Shahriar Khan
List of Bank owned Vacant Foreclosed Homes
All right, after some networking I have found a "Bird-dog" who does inspection for vacant foreclosed homes owned by Banks (chase/Wells Fargo etc) , which are not in the market.
He is willing to give that list at a r...
John T.
Rent Payment via ACH transfer downside?
Hello BP!I currently have two rental properties and both tenants pay their rent via ACH transfer into my bank account. It's pretty much a bank account to bank account transfer.Are there any downsides to electronicall...