Anthony Ocasio
New Jersey market (Essex county)
I have been trying to get into real estate for a year and have had trouble getting deals due to losing bids to cash buyers , me being a FHA buyer. Any tips by anyone on how to win deals or find deals.
Chris Gottshall
Possible to close the Aribnb extenuating circumstance loophole?
I tried searching for this topic before posting but didn't find anything on this exact topic. Until Airbnb stops permitting cancellations for catching COVID as an extenuating circumstance, I'm wondering... Has anyone ...
Brett Smith
Can you have debt on a rental with a self directed IRA
When using a self directed IRA to purchase a rental property, are you able to use a combination of the IRA funds with bank financing as well? Then the second part of the question is can you BRRRR the property and rem...
Michael Wagner
Student Loan Payments as a Business Expense?
With the recent change in tax laws and businesses including sole props now being able to set up a 127 education assistance plan and deduct student loan payments as a business expense. I was wondering if this is avail...
Rodarius Lewis
How can my VA loan help me get started?
Hi, im currently Active Duty navy. I get out in 3 years but im using this time to become great at real estate investing. I was recently told using my VA loan is bitter sweet! I'm trying to figure out the "How" in that...
Krystin Nangcas
Advice - Buying parent's house
Hi, newbie here and just started learning all about RE.My parents are willing to sell their house to me and my family for way lower than its market value. It's a big 5 bed / 3.5 bath house -- but lots of work to be do...
Brian Earnest
New To This and Excited about the Possibilities!
Hello everyone, new and experienced alike! My name is Brian and I am new to real estate investing. I just signed up here on BP and have received a couple books to get me started. I am just south of the Tampa, FL ar...
Uri E.
Tenants left holes in the walls
Tenants moved out and left holes above the windows where they previously hung drapes/window coverings.How do you deal with that? Charge their deposit to seal and repaint, or just accept it as is refund their entire d...
Bruce D. Kowal
Be a Pal! Send someone a 1099 to keep them honest
If you paid anyone for services in 2021, more than $600, then you should send them a Form 1099-NEC. It's not a favor, it's actually required by IRS. If it's late, there is a penalty. Less than $300. You might get ...
AJ Wong
A good lender is worth a thousand not good lenders
Whether you are a real estate professional, investor or hobbyist, the value of a good lender can not be overstated. I've been in or around real estate since 2004, when I began as so many other naive, greedy and short ...