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I am about to close on my first duplex and will be living on one side (top) while renting out the other (bottom).Is there any reason to put the duplex in an LLC?Just have the rent made out to me and have a new checkin...
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BP,
I don't believe this difficult, I believe this is very much doable. However, what makes achieving this goal so difficult for most investors? Seeing that "financial freedom" is the HUGE topic now a days. Why is it...
I'm considering a purchase of 10 SFRs in Wichita. I have a few homes there already, and a fantastic property manager that I respect and trust.I've run some preliminary numbers, and it looks like I might be able to cas...
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Not sure how we end up where we do, but in 2009 I found myself firmly on my way to shaking hands with the ‘American Dream’. My parents were so proud, I was a college grad and working as an engineer for Chevron. Tasked...
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I am about to close on my first fourplex this Friday through an owner-occupied FHA loan. The property fits my investment requirements at market rental rates. Unfortunately, the previous owner has kept the rents for th...
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I purchased a rental property earlier this year, and it will be my first year not taking the standard deduction. I met with a tax professional I found through BP, and in our planning call, she mentioned that if you ar...
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Warning... Rant below lol...Marry the house!
Date the Rate!
It's not just a corny saying, it is actually a great way to look at the market now
Lock your payment in today. Tomorrow the market might be differentThis ...