Brian Bistolfo
Trying not to get ripped off...Business Licenses and Permits
Hi All,I'm in the process of incorporating an LLC to act as a lending arm for some of my deals, and I'm going the mostly-DIY route using incfile.com. On the last page they try to upsell you into some service and I ca...
Anne Dahl
What can I deduct from my taxes prior to putting a VR online?
Hi all,I have put my vacation house on VRBO/Airbnb and would like to know if I can deduct the work I put into it prior to renting? We purchased a bunch of PAX units to store our belongings in 2016 and installed them ...
Matthew Wikler
Buy all cash, rehab, cash-out refinance, rent?
I am currently considering the following path for a potential investment:
* Purchase a condo (~$150k) all cash, 30 days to close (MV around $160k)* Closing costs roughly $5k* Put $15k into rehab (~$190k ARV)* Cash-ou...
Tysean Jackson
Should you skip Trace Probate?
Hey guys,Not sure if everyone's county data is the same but my county provides the number of administrators that will be taking over the property in the probate data. I'm still curious to know if I should still skip t...
Nick Wehrley
Siding Reno Decision & Rate Buy Down
Hey BP,Looking to get a couple questions answered about a property that I’m purchasing that will be a BRRRR. The first question being about siding. The houses siding isn’t in terrible condition but is pretty faded. Wo...
Sonia Thornh
Looking to Expand Successful Short-Term Rental Operations in Houston
Hello Everyone,
I currently manage a highly successful short-term rental arbitrage in Houston, boasting over 170 reservations in the last three years. I am proud to have achieved Super host status on Airbnb for the p...
Greg Helbeck
Virtual Investing Benefits Week #2
This week I want to continue my mini series on some of the benefits and critical things you need to know if you are deciding to implement the virtual investing model.The key to having consistent success in a visual ma...
Ilona Kovacs
Land insurance: Do I need it on vacant land in Florida?
Hello!I acquired several land parcels in Florida thru tax deed sales.These are all vacant land parcels.Does anyone know if I have to put land insurance on these parcels?Wouldn't anyone who goes onto my land be trespas...
Sergey S.
Max 40% of total floor area allowed for Accessory Dwelling Unit
Some cities in Canada have this strange rule where they do not allow accessory unit to be larger than 40% of total floor area. We just purchased relatively small house and going through conversion of the basement into...
Brandon K.
TX TREC points for Rent Collections towards brokers license
I recently passed my TREC RE exam (wooo!) The company I'm at has two brokers, one older guy that our company uses (REO license type?) to be able to lease space at our office buildings we manage. The other just has it ...