Rich Weese
secret to retirement- Part 3
This is too short for a blog, but I promised it to Will and a couple others. I mentioned how you can retire and really enjoy life for under 2K per month and golf EVERY day. Here is how you save money(read TAXES & ...
John Cashin
Renting to friends or family
What is everyone's thoughts on this subject? My gut feeling is... BAD - don't do it!! But I have no reasons to support this, maybe someone here can provide some insight into this? Thanks :)
Breahna Downer
Inherited Tenant Concerns
I’m in the process of buying a triplex with two inherited tenants. One is by all indication an A+ tenant who’s been there 4 years and cares about the property. The other tenant is a concern and I’m trying to decide th...
Kelly P.
College town condos - a good idea?
My son is going to the University of Florida this fall. Although freshman must stay in a dorm their first year, I am looking at a 4/4 just on edge of campus now so he has a place for soph-senior years,which will cash ...
Loga Siva
1031 exchange in less than a year
Hello BP Friends, Can we do a 1031 exchange on an investment property we bought 9 months ago? Is there a tax implication? What are the things we should be aware of when performing a 1031 exchange? Please educate.
Muhammed Mutahr
Long Distance Mobile Home Park
Hello all and Happy New Year!
Looking at potential Commercial Multi-families to invest in the next year or so and have come across a few mobile home parks that have interested me. For those of you that own/manage m...
Christopher B.
Finished the rehab of a 200yr old log cabin
Hey BP, I just finished the remodel on a 200 year old log cabin and wanted to share the results after this exhausting remodel. The project was initiated to help a close friend in a house remodel because she almost pur...
Heather Pelletier
Cash reserve?
I now understand the 50% rule but I am unclear about cash reserve. If you have a house you bought following the 50% rule how much cash reserve do you recommend having for the what if's? Is it necessary?
Heather
Nick Stone
100% financing
Hello BP community,
I just wanted to run something buy you guys to see what you think about it. I have found a 3/2 that is somewhat in a flood zone( it flood back in 2009, as did half the state). It's...
Ryan H.
Beginner Questions re: Refinancing
Hi all, I'm considering refinancing and am having some trouble clarifying what terms to pursue. I'd be interested to hear your feedback regarding my circumstances:Background:- I'm a new real estate investor with one ...