Brian Ross
Floorplans for STRs vs LTRs
Hi all, I'm starting to look at designs for a new build in a small college town, but with a reasonably large student body that drives a lot of traffic in/out of town throughout the year. My family has been in student ...
Nathan Rude
Use a car loan for down payment
I have the opportunity to acquire a vehicle at an incredible discount. The purchase price would be 2750 and the retail value would be 8300. A local bank has run the numbers and I can put a car loan on the vehicle for ...
Stacey Marsh
Need Your Advice: First Home, Questionable Roof Inspection
Hello BP Experts!I could really use your advice. I am purchasing my first rental property near Huntsville, Alabama through a turnkey provider. It's a 2001 home in a great school district with solid numbers. Unfortun...
Heather Lanser
How best to use $400k?
Hey there! My husband and I are sitting on a pile of cash ($200,000) that we've been squirreling away for 5 years in order to buy a bigger/nicer primary home. BUT...We live in California, and even in the rural Central...
David Espana
Using SDIRA for private lending
I have set up a self-directed IRA account for my real estate investments. I have been approached by an investor/developer to lend second or third position on his projects (which is allowed by my SDIRA custodian as lon...
Derek Wheeler
Quickbooks, CPA, or Both For Taxes
My wife and I are realty agents, and we are in our first year. Up until now, we have been employed by companies that provided W-2s. I am doing what I can to keep track of our finances and tax obligations, but we are l...
Brett Alphin
Our BRRRR in Richmond VA with Before & After Photos
Hello BP!I wanted to share our latest "buy and hold" deal with you. It was a short sale with some twists and turns, but in the end, a success. I actually found this one on Zillow, which is rare because everything on Z...
Peter R.
VR Startup Follow Along - Automation & Notifications
Hi BP!This is part of a series where I detail the conversion of four units from long-term rentals to short-term Vacation Rentals (VR.)Synopsis of this part: Setting up wifi for your guests and for smart devices in you...
Suzanne P.
New Toronto Member Specializing in Flips in the US and Canada
Hello everyone, I have been a buy and hold investor for more than 20 years now and started getting involved in joint venture flips last year. After doing 3 flips in Ontario and a 4th one one the way I am now also invo...
Troy Durrette
Seller does not know if he has a mortgage on property.
Seller has a property he is trying to sell and does not know IF there is a morgage on the property. His son owns it but unable to talk. Dad has power of attorney to do EVERYTHING on the sons behalf, but not sure of AN...