Robert Pickles
Feedback on MidAtlantic IRA
Hey folks,
Several weeks ago, I posted some questions about what I suspected was an un-informed group offering IRA advice. As I suspected the advice was bad, as indicated by the answers I got here, my accountant, an...
Carlos Gonzalez
Do I do my taxes myself or should I hire an accountant?
Hello everyone,Now that is tax season, I have a question related to this topic.I bought a fourplex via FHA loan and I currently live in one unit, I have been fixing and updating all units so I could rent them out whic...
Ryan Billingsley
Great potential lead from our Direct Mail Campaign but there is a problem!
We recently received a call from our direct mail campaign. Seller is motivated and owns the property free and clear. The property is 3/2 1500sqft. home in a A-B class area built in 1972. The property is worth 170-1...
Anna Watkins
Terms for letting tenants out of lease?
Tenants who moved in with a 12-month lease in April sent an email today saying a parent is buying them a house, it happened quickly, and they will be moving out September 1, only 4 months into the lease. They've been...
Scott Lewis
Proposed Housing Code Changes in Wilmington, DE
Fellow BP Members,Recently, there were four community meetings to discuss proposed housing code legislation in WIlmington, DE. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend, but am wondering if any of you were and what sort...
Luke Baumbach
How do I veil tenants from knowing I am the property owner?
I'm closing on my first property next month, and I'd like to set up so in the eyes of the tenants, I am the property manager, not the owner.How can I get a different name on the lease?What about mailing address?Can I ...
Katie Koehler
Is the cap rate really a reliable estimate of risk?
I'm new to the REI world and still learning the basics. Something I'm trying to wrap my head around is whether the cap rate is actually a reliable indicator of the risk of an investment. My understanding is that the m...
Mindy Jensen
Announcing BiggerPockets Reviews - What is important to you?
Hey hey hey fellow BiggerPocketeers!BiggerPockets is always looking for ways to improve the site - and what we hear over and over is: What is the best solution for X? and Has anyone used X company?We've heard yo...
Account Closed
In your opinion & experience should I retire early?
Hi Folks,This is my first actual post on BP in 2 years even though I read other posts daily.With two year anniversary of my first rental purchase coming up I'm reaching out to BP community regarding your experience/re...
Leticia Otero
First rental property: DC, MD or VA?
Newbie and ready to invest in my first rental property! It's scary! Every "friend" and family member has something to say about location and that now is not the right time...I've been told that the best of the 3 is VA...