Scott Gadea
Can I write off a truck?
I owe 2 rental properties, (5 doors), in California. The 1st property is a single family home which is about 5 miles away from where I live. The 2nd property is a 4plex which is about 140 miles away from where I live...
Ellie Perlman
Which Real Estate Assets are Struggling Today?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an upheaval in almost every industry, and that includes real estate. Many real estate investors are scrambling to determine whether their investments will be able to withstand the impa...
Brandon Laughridge
Rent it for 15 Years and Own it
I saw an ad on Craigslist for a cheap home in a war zone (or pretty close) area of Kansas City advertising "rent it for 15 years and you own it." Naturally this is essentially the same thing as owner financing--just ...
Nick Matteson
Do you count the principal paydown portion of the mortgage payment as an 'expense' or 'income' or 'neutral' in your cash-flow analysis?
Isn't it just cash directly into your net worth?
When everyone talks about clearing $100 a month for their rentals are they counting principal paydown as part of income or expense?
Eric Hartmann
Sell Home To Rent Back
Hi,
Im new to this forum and hope I'm posting in the right section.
My real estate agent listed my home on MLS in Montreal Canada for $378,000. I would like to sell the house to a property investor who will rent it...
Sean Rhodes
3 key things to look for in Property Management
Hi BP!! Well I think I’m finally going to pull the trigger on some long distance real estate investing. I’ve found a place that looks pretty promising for monthly cash flowing rentals. So now one of my biggest fears i...
Michael Barnes
Best age of home for rental properties? What is too old?
How old of a house is good to buy as a rental property? From your experiences how old is too old to not have excessive repairs or other problems? What property ages have worked well for you?I am asking as someone in...
Patrick Parker
Type of locks recommendation for SFH rental?
In the process of buying my first rental and curios if you recommend standard simple door knobs or possible key pad style. Insight is greatly appreciated.
Janine Iweka
Starting out in Easton, PA
Hello BP! I've been lurking on the forums for a few weeks now and thought it was time I introduce myself. I'm hoping to close on my first owner-occupied 2-4 unit in Easton, PA this spring. My cousin and I are forming ...
Chris Wheelus
First out of state BRRR(R)
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Portsmouth, VA. First BRRRR, first out of state purchase, first purchase in my LLC.
Purchase price: $120,000
Appraised: $172,000
What made you...