Polina Goncharova
Outstanding Code Violations Not Cleared
Hello BP,I am in the process of closing a deal on SW Side of Chicago. The building has outstanding code violations from prior to rehab. After talking to a city representative, he stated that the building had an initia...
Rigo Medina
Wholesaling - Why do some Real Estate Agents say it is not legal?
I recently shared the idea of Wholesaling to a Real Estate Agent. (she is new to Real Estate)I regret sharing the idea with her. She pretty much scolded me and said that it is illegal to practice real estate without a...
Erin Chamberlin
Microwave in an MTR?
How vital is a microwave in an MTR? We're putting together our first MTR unit and I lean toward not including one, but we could make a small one work if it's critical.Thanks!Erin
Wendy Carbone
Self management questions
Hello all, I hope someone can help answer a few questions for me. I have had 2 rental properties for 10+ years and have used a property manager for the entire time since I live several hours away from them. In May, ...
Andrew Taylor
Found a (Great?) Deal - Now What?
Okay, so I've located what appears to be a great deal (see my post on the deal analysis here). I've got my wife's buy-in, and in fact she is taking a day off this week to view the property and meet the seller with me....
Miguel Romero
Transferring $from TSP TO SELF DIRECTED IRA
I was listening to podcast #49 and @amanda han who is a cpa said that if we currently have a 401k with my current employer, that i can transfer that money to a self directed 401 and then use that money to purchase rea...
Dan Durusky
Looking for real estate exposure and tax advantage
Hi all,My wife and I are high W-2 wage earners. We general follow "boglehead" philosophy and have a lean mean investment portfolio and live well below our means. One first world problem we have is earning a high incom...
Isaac Chun
How to find good markets to buy rental properties in the US
Does anyone have an efficient way of finding out what markets are top choices to purchase rental properties(primarily under $60,000 for sfh or $150,000 for multi-family homes?
Skylar Jennings
Hawaii to Tennessee, RE Rookies Buying First Investment Property
Hey BP Team! My husband and I will soon be moving from Oahu, Hawaii to Cookeville, TN (in between Nashville and Knoxville) and are looking for any/all recommendations for Team Members in the Middle Tennessee area. Thi...
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I have lived in my apartment for 2.5 years, never a missed or late payment. Replaced my broken microwave myself to not bother the landlord.
My cat walked in and out of the blinds enough times to break a...