Carol Venolia
Penalties for dog poop?
Hi all,I have a three-unit property where I allow approved pets. Tenants in two of the units have dogs. There are no private yards on this property. My Pet Agreement says, "Tenant agrees to clean up after the pet and ...
James Jacobs
Seller Occupied Duplex - Need Advice!
Tuesday, I am closing on a seller occupied duplex deal in Michigan. The seller has been VERY unmotivated throughout this deal. I get possession of all things at closing per the contract. However, I verbally told the s...
Doris Daily
What can I deduct from an owner occupied duplex?
Hi everyone, I just purchased a duplex recently and my mother is renting out the other half. I'm wondering about tax deductions and how I would go about writing off utilities, internet, property taxes and so on and so...
Nolan O.
Fear vs Greed: which is your worst enemy?
I see both as potentially blinding. Which do you think hampers you most? Any hard-knock lessons learned?
Rob Young
Is Direct Mailing Still an Effective Strategy to Find Deals?
In 2013 and 2014 I used direct mail to find fix-and-flip opportunities. I focused on recently inherited properties and properties with out of state owners. I got a response rate a little greater than 10% and was able ...
Rao V.
Buying an inherited property
Hi,I am in discussion with a person who says he inherited a property. What due diligence do I need to make sure he is only one heir. Can I complete the transaction using a realtor or do I need to hire a real estate at...
Robert Wade
How to walk thru this deal
I have an opportunity to buy 10 houses around a college due to owner wanting to retire due to age and working on some charity programs that he and his wife have started. He has a partner in the sense that they split ...
Jeffrey Gagne
Hello (BiggerPockets) World!
Hello,My name is Jeff, I've been lurking on BiggerPockets for a bit over a month and decided I should introduce myself. I am currently residing in Denver, CO and am working as a property manager for a small company. I...
Cheryl Packham
Free Property
Ok, all you experienced investors out there. I have a to good to be true deal and need all of the "What If" scenarios thrown at me.I have come across a property through direct marketing. The owner is in his 60s and i...
Brianna Billings
First Short Term Rental Investment - Green Valley Lake, CA
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $358,000
Cash invested: $45,000
This is my first short-term rental property investment, located in Green Valley Lak...