Tom Evans
Does a shared well agreement prohibit STR usage?
Hi all - I'm looking at purchasing a property in Scottsdale, AZ for usage as an STR. It's outside Scottsdale city limits (Maricopa County jurisdiction) so it is not subject to Scottsdale's restrictions.It does, howeve...
Aaron Fischer
Transition to Inspira Financial Trust from Quest Trust Company
I was a relatively happy Quest Trust Company Gold Family client for over 10 years. Now, my accounts are managed by Inspira Financial Trust. If you've been part of this migration from Quest to Inspira, how is going? ...
Shiloh Lundahl
RE Investing Part-Time VS Full-Time: Which is Better?
People who have their job or career that can support their families, and who invest on the side in real estate, seem more resistant to market corrections. Yet it seems like the “thing to do” is to leave the job marke...
Carol Venolia
How do you cope emotionally with nasty tenants?
I'm one year into being a landlord, and I loved it for about the first six months--in spite of numerous challenges. I could handle it! My motto was "Nothing's gonna stop this cowgirl!" I rode high in that saddle.But t...
Grand Wally
Insurance in addition to LLC?
I've been advised that in addition to the liability protection an LLC provides, and in addition to the homeowner's insurance I cover on my rental property, I ALSO need insurance for the LLC that protects me from gener...
Patrick M.
Business Account or "Business" Account with Bank
When opening a separate account at the bank for rental deposits, rent, and expenses are you opening an actual business checking or are you opening a personal/general checking and calling it your "business" account. K...
Erik Kamatro
Realtor Safety Guide
Great article on Realtor Safety. "On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 representing absolute confidence in your safety), how would you rate your safety as a real estate agent?Are you doing the utmost to keep yourself, your ...
Jessica Zolotorofe
Multi-family Over-saturation or Good Sign? How about Mixed Use?
Hi all! So, I just ready the Harvard University's recently released State of the Nations Housing Report, and looks like construction of multifamily units is at the highest level since the 1980s! Do you think that mean...
Yang Zhang
Advice needed: existing tenant with below market rent
Hey BP folks,I just purchased a duplex (2b1b x 2), with the following numbers.- top unit: vacant (previous owner lives here)- bottom unit: $650/month (good tenants, rent never changed since move in since 2012, market ...
Jeff Bridges
Bathroom Layout Help!
Hey BP, I need help figuring out how to deal with a weird bathroom layout! Please provide feedback if at all possible. Older house with not ideal bathroom layout. Was thinking if there were better ways to re-position ...