Jonathan Joyce
New Jersey 6 unit Deal Analysis / Cash Flow vs Appreciation
https://www.biggerpockets.com/...HiLooking for some feedback on this deal. 6 units Section 8 total rent of $7,900. After checking fair market rent they are in total about $1,500 under fair market. I’m aware of the li...
Justin Bowman
House With Foundation Issues
Hi Everyone, My wife and I live in Texas in the DFW area. We are looking at purchasing our first home that we plan on turning into a rental property eventually. The house has had foundation repairs a couple years ago,...
Andre Lewis
Should landlord or renter cover utilities?
Hoping to get some thoughts on landlord vs. renter paying utilities. I plan on not including utilities in rent, but want to get different perspectives on the topic. Thanks!
Michael Baradell
Mobile Home park fill-in (New vs Old)
Hey BP!We are purchasing a mobile home park in a community of about 16,000 people. There are several smaller towns along the outskirts that have a few thousand people in each. The closest large metro are is about 2 ho...
Aaron Cunningham
Auction Websites Bid Structuring and How to Win
Just a brief little "beef" with these auction websites.
I have been using certain websites that auction bank REO properties and short sale properties to purchase homes over the last several years (3-5). Thes...
Gabe N.
Tenant can pay rent but not deposit
Hi, I'm new to landlording but thanks to BP I think I have a pretty good handle on the basics. What this situation is though, is somewhat unique. Here's the story:So I purchased this property with 3 tenants already in...
Drew Dim
Sell OR Rent?!?
My first home that I've lived in for 7yrs+ is now up for sale or rent due to a job transfer way out of state. I originally purchased it to be a rental as its a great location size etc. the #s look like:Mortgage (P&a...
Hersh M.
Tax filing and tax accountant related questions
How do most real estate investors deal with tax filing? Do you just hire a CPA/tax advisor before buying your first deal or do you do it yourself to understand legal/tax things better? Also do you have any advise/reco...
Nick Rutkowski
Ithaca, NY - Your Market Thoughts
Ithaca, NY, arguably one of the best cities in Upstate NY. Wine, hiking, and Real Estate what’s there not to love? I want to get your thoughts on the market. What do you think is going on and what do you predict will ...
Hilary Hageman
Property Maintenance Checklists/Documentation
Hey all, We just purchased our first rental (woohoo!). It's a small SFH with practically nothing to do to make it ready for rent. We're in the process of tenant screening right now (we've had like 40 bites!)My quest...