Jason Malabute
real estate really tests how bad you really want it
I've been calling owners for 4 months. I have gotten nothing but No's.Sometimes I just want to relax and take a break, but this is when the game. really tests you as an entrepreneur .Additionally , my mentor said 1000...
Joe S.
What kind of percentage or dollar amount for Markerting?
So the question is what kind of marketing budget are you using for your business? Do you work it some months more than others? If you make an extra profit some months do you market extra with that or simply treat your...
Daniel Winsor
Developing the Landlord mindset
Just had my new tenants sign a lease to move in the 1st of February. One guy I had a few issues with is moving out and three girls are moving in. I learned a lesson with the guy - he did NOT clean up his dog mess and ...
Brandon Metz
Utilities keeping costs down
Good morning everyone,
I was just searching to see if anyone has any tips to help keep utility costs down. I already had a buddy replace all high light bulbs in a 3 bedroom home and his last 2 electric bills wer...
Jennifer Davidson
How to Find out my Zoning and Rezone my Property to Multifamily
Hi Everyone! I'm brand new to real estate investing and this is my first time posting on the BP forum! I have a single family home just outside of downtown Atlanta, GA (Oakland City) and it has an unfinished baseme...
Gagan P.
Rental Loss carry-forward
Do rental losses need to be used in the same year?Example: $15k in personal income but also $12k in real estate losses.If there's enough deductions to not pay tax on the $15k, then what happens to the $12k rental loss...
Joe Bol
How to get on the title of a 1031 exchange
I own and manage short term rental properties in Maui. Recently the short term rental market drove off a cliff, not the first time. In the meanwhile, a friend was in the process of 1031 exchanging into another short t...
Aaron Turner
Month Early Lease Signing- Security Deposit/Binder
Hello!
I have tenants lined up for my first apartment, but they won't be starting the lease until April 15th. I plan to collect first and security at lease signing and give the keys around date of possession (after p...
Jason Stewart
Tenant vs Roommate - Making a lease.
Hello Biggerpockets, I just purchased my first single family home in Vancouver, WA. Its got 4 rooms and 2.5 bath. I am looking to house hack and need some help determining what needs to be done in terms of writing a l...
Shequann Burrwell
valueing lots
I have a new deal that im posting later. It s former church with 4 buildable lots across the street from it. I can easily value the church. my question is how do I run comps or value the empty lots?