Frank Gucciardo
Always Get an Inspection
So close on our first buy and hold purchase.FannieMae Homepath Tri-plex that we got under contract for 160K. The numbers worked out really well. Not much work to be done, just a re-paint and I was going to replace a...
Errol St Marthe
So i need Lead Certs
trying to register my unit with Baltimore city, they want me to register with Maryland department of Environment. Long story short i need lead certification cause the house was built before 1978. The entire finished b...
Steve Green
Detached ADU - Determining Development Costs? - Portland, Oregon
Hi Everyone,My first post here - I have been reading and studying the great resources on this site and learning a ton. I have a single family rental in Portland that is cash flow positive, but not by a lot. I ran it...
John Romero
STR purchase with SDIRA
*Outside of the legal issues as I’m sorting that out with my custodian*I’m interested in purchasing a short term rental with my self directed IRA. Has anyone done this and can lend some advice on lessons they’ve learn...
Megan Harper
How to structure a partnership
Hello!I’m a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Oregon, as well as a Salem Resident.I would like some information on how to structure a real estate partnership. I'm going to use a credit partner to bring the m...
Zenas Underwood
Owner Occupied 4 Unit Plex Insurance
Need insurance on an owner occupied 4 unit property. I am very confused on what coverages I need. I have received quotes with yearly premiums ranging from $1600 - $4500. Each quote that I have received is structured d...
Matt Geiger
1031 exchange rules
I bought a second property with a conventional loan and I have spent the last year rehabbing it. I have never rented it out and plan on flipping it. Would I be able to do 1031 exchange on this property since it was ...
Mary Ainsworth
Finding a property manager for a rent by the room house
I'm planning to buy a property in Tuscon, AZ and rent it out by the room, but I live in San Diego, so I will most likely need a property manager. However, when I talk to agents and lenders they say property managers w...
Derek Brickley
Smart Home Updates to STR
I am currently debating whether smart home updates will increase the attractiveness of a beachfront STR. This article by Stayfi includes a few recommendations for STRs, but is a little outdated. Here are some of the ...
Carlton Wood
$25,000 Offset Question???
What’s up BP!!! Have a question about the $25,000 offset I’m hoping someone could answer for me. To be clear I’m referring to the up to $25,000 in passive losses that the IRS allows you to offset your earned income by...