George B.
Newbie needs help understanding finance options on a real-life scenario
Hello all,
My name is George. I'm a young guy who has discovered a passion for real estate, I've been reading the forums and articles for a while, I LOVE this site, and I'm finally ready to begin investing! ...
Peter Schuyler
Solo 401K qualification if Im a Property Manager for my rentals
Fellow BP expertsWould my LLC which has buy and hold rental income only at this point, qualify me for a Solo 401K, if I have the LLC pay me as the Property Manager?Would that self employment income be enough to make t...
Josh Roman
Multi Family/Multi Structure 10 total units - commercial or conventional financing?
Long Time reader, first time poster...here goes.Investor looking at a deal in Oklahoma near our other properties. Property is one parcel with 6 permitted structures on it, 4 duplexes and 2 SFH, total 10 units. Comme...
Charles Wheeler
Tenant and utility problems.
I allowed a section 8 tenant to move into my property In Chicago Illinois. in our signed agreement It states that she is responsible or all utilities. I called the gas company and they said that she cannot get the ga...
Walt Payne
Good dm answeing service?
I worked for a drtv advertising agency years ago, and I know some of the big answering services like Convergys. But for small businesses like us who want consistent but affordable service what options are out the...
Vonetta Booker
Selling a property to tenants?
I own a SFR that I'd like to sell shortly, as most of my capital is tied up in it. It's currently being rented by good tenants--I'd like to see if they'd like to buy the property first before putting it on the market....
Patty Harris
LLC
I am a newbie to BP and just in time! I have declared 2015 as the year I begin investing in RE. I have wanted to break into the field for over 10 years but felt completely unequipped. I didn't know how or where to sta...
Chris Collins
Return OF capital vs Return ON capital? (Syndication LP Investor)
As a passive investor in an apartment syndication, you receive distributions along the way, then a larger chunk if/when the property sells or is refinanced.These payouts to the investor are typically deemed either "Re...
Eric Sipe
What I learned from reading these books
I decided to make a list of a few of my favorite real estate and/or investing books and to write a brief note of the main (I defined “main” as the most enlightening) thing I learned from it. Here are a few of the book...
Julio Gonzalez
Have you considered a 721 Exchange rather than a 1031?
Many people are aware of a 1031 exchange, however if they are looking to exit their active real estate portfolio, it’s not always the solution they are looking for. If you are wanting to sell your real estate property...