Natali Cobb
Should I include washer and dryer in my rental?
Hey BP, I recently purchased my very first property, which I am now getting ready to list for rent. One question that I keep going back and forth on is, should I include a washer and dryer in the unit? I have heard so...
Jasmine Hu
Which market will you invest in 2024?
As title, I am interested in following markets: (no particular order)1. Raleigh NC2.Wilmington, NC3. Charlotte, NC4.Richmond, VA5.Virginia Beach, VA6.Jasonville, FL7.Tampa, FL8.Knoxville, TN9.Memphis, TNAmong those, R...
Account Closed
Taxing a flip as a rental by leasing the unit prior to sell?
At what point is it determined, in the eyes of the IRS, how to tax a flip? For example, if we buy a property with or without the intent of renting it out, and after rehab we place a tenant in the unit, can we sell it ...
M P.
Section 8 being forced upon us by Obama administration
Hello fellow BPers. I have been a long time reader of these forums and have picked up a tremendous base of knowledge from you, my colleagues, on this forum. I am mostly a passive investor, and so have not had a real...
PJ Kolnik
Opportunity Zones - Great Investing Trend?
Investors,I was reading about these new Opportunity Zones that are being established as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Acts. I wanted to start a thread that starts the speculation of potential investment opporunity poss...
Pete Tarin
Class A, B, C or D neighborhood
When researching rental properties for potential investment. How does one determine the class? Is there an option on Zillow or Realtor?
Ryan Florida
Is it beneficial to become a real estate agent before becoming an investor?
I am at a position right now where I have the time, energy, and motivation to get my real estate license, but is it truly worth it? I would like to start investing as soon as possible. From the bit of research I di...
Scott Trench
Can Someone Please Explain Why A "Wholesaler" Would NOT Get Licensed?
Can someone explain this to me like I'm 5.
Is there some reason why the continual crop of new "wholesalers" don't just get their licenses? Is there some advantage to not having a license for the wholesaler?
While ...
Alyssa Balam
Forclosure or try to sell at a loss??
My husband and I acquired a rental property in 2023 with hard money with the intention of rehabbing the home and renting out the 3 units, refinancing and paying back this short term loan.
Unfortunately the ARV we ...
Matthew Rembish
Using Direct Mail Marketing to Flip Houses
So I don't think it's any secret that things are starting to get more competitive in our markets. It's been next to impossible to find a deal on the MLS lately and then when I do, I'm competing with 20, 30, sometimes ...