Andrew S.
FHA Househack Appreciation vs. Out of State Cashflow
Hey guys, I live in LA where appreciation is great but cashflow is not so good. I'm open to either house hack in LA (appreciation should be solid) or invest out of state for cashflow. From a financial perspective, how...
Dan Creed
Inherited rental properties - Where do I start?
First timer here. My dad passed away recently and left 3 properties to my siblings and I in a trust. 2 of the properties are multi-family rental units. All units are rented and are cashflowing. The third property is a...
Charles Burgess
Continue to offer pest control?
Hello everyone! Currently doing reporting on my portfolio, and I see we've spent $1800 on pest control YTD over 5 different doors. My question to the community is, should I continue to offer complimentary pest contr...
Jeff Bullian
Central Florida Vacation Rentals
Dear all,I wanted to see if anyone had general views on the Central Florida vacation rental market. I'd be particularly interested in thoughts on two cities: Kissimmee and Davenport, both of which have good proximity...
Brian Hughes
There is NO REASON to Manage your own properties if you have 4+ Units in San Antonio
I've been in the Property Management industry for around 10 years and it always baffles me when landlords choose to manage their own units. I'm curious to hear reasons why you WOULD want to manage your own units. Bel...
Anne Morris
Any advise on how to be proactive?
My husband and I have excellent credit, own 2 homes/mortgages (1 is a rental property), and due to a job loss and other issues, our income has been cut by half. We have tried to wait out the recession, but have given...
Stefon Bostick
How can i help a flooded homeowner wanting to exit?
Good Evening guys, im down here in Houston, Texas and really thinking of ways i can help homeowners who have been flooded for the first time and wanting to break away from their homes in search of a new beginning. I'...
Eric Dubrule
Tax credit for lead abatement
In August of 2013 I paid $7,680 for lead abatement. I am eligible for $4,500 lead tax credit through the state of Massachusetts. My question is, do I still claim the 7,680 as a deductible repair expense or do I ha...
Kyle Godbout
Is contractors license required for rehab?
Hi there.
I can't seem to find a good answer for this, so it's time to ask the BP community. I was wondering if a contractors license is necessary for me to rehab my own, vacant property in Omaha Nebraska? I would not...
Dennis Tierney
Due Diligence Police Reports?
Does anyone routinely get police reports on a multifamily property during due diligence? I wish I had on a recently purchased one in Des Moines. I knew it was going to need $ put into it and some weeding out of margin...