Lisa Maturo
On several Wholesaler lists as a buyer but prices too high
So I'm fairly new to investing as far as getting on wholesaler lists as a buyer. But I'm finding that NONE of them seem to really have any decent deals and they all seem to be taking a whole lot more than a $10,000-$1...
Gregor B.
Introduction of a first-time investor from overseas
Hello BP community!
My name is Gregor, I'm in my mid-30s and from Austria/Europe. My interest in US RE was awakened back in 2008 during our road-trip through Florida when my wife and I travelled to the US for the fir...
Brad M.
Cleveland vs Columbus vs Toledo. Which one do you invest in?
1st Post in BP. Newer resident in Ohio. Was previously investing in SW Florida, where I have 2 rentals. Have taken a hiatus from investing in real estate over the last 5 years to buy and grow a manufacturing business...
Account Closed
Transfer Taxes on Double Closing
How many Wholesalers doing Double Closings are paying the Real Estate Transfer Taxes?These can be quite expensive in some places. For instance The State of Pennsylvania charges 1% of the sales price and the munici...
Yuuj V.
Pay off one property or look at another?
Hello BP!So after reading Set For Life, I am finally past the $25,000 threshold and between the $50,000 - $100,000 threshold. One question I can't answer for myself and can't seem to find any real good substance is: S...
John Carbone
Advice on utilizing insulated garage
Have a 4 bed sleeps 9 with an attached garage that is already fully insulated with electric/windows/and two entrance doors. When you are in the garage it has the same walls as the main living areas, so apart from the ...
Nathan Christensen
Saint Paul, MN Duplex analysis
Hi everyone,My girlfriend and I are planning to move to the Saint Paul, MN area in about a year and we, like many others, are hoping to house hack a duplex. However I want to analyze properties as if I was buying them...
Dana R.
Other landlords rejected applicant- Is there something wrong?
I have a applicant who's pretty eager to rent my place because several other places have already turned him down in favor of other applicants. I think the applicant has been looking for at least two months since he ha...
Jeff Wallace
401k rollover to purchase rental property
I would like to hear feedback from anyone who has successfully used a Rollover as Business Startup (ROBS) or a Business Owners Retirement Savings Account (BORSA) to use assets in a 401k to fund investment real estate ...
Vicki X.
Tenants with 5 small dogs? Is it a good idea?
Hello, a family applied to rent my house. They are great and have "5 Pomeranians. All shots are up to date and they are seniors."The dogs have been living in their house (which they are selling) and things are under c...