Kevin Levesque
50k Equity - Pay off debt or double down on rentals?
I'm new to BP and real estate investing. I am 25 years old and currently have 1 rental and 1 primary. In the rental I have about 50k equity and have considered selling the rental to unlock equity to reinvest or comple...
Derek Antonissen
Direct Mail Marketing
Hey guys,I am currently working on my first direct mail marketing campaign. My question for those of you who have done direct mail before what is the best method to use in your mail? Is it yellow letters, postcards, h...
Ruben S.
Inhering Tenants in a Buying Rental Property
Hello everyone! I`m in the process of buying my first rental property with tenants living in the house. What would be the things to do before closing escrow when it comes to inhering tenants in investment property? An...
Samantha Smith
Having trouble finding a deal
Hello all,Thank you for taking time to read my post.I'm having trouble finding a good deal. There are a couple factors in my market that may be the reason for this. I'm looking for advice to help me decide if I should...
Rusty Scott
Tax Treatment of Agent Commission on Own Purchases
For those licensed agents out there....when you buy a property for yourself, either personal residence or investment property, you typically receive the buyers agent commission.Is this considered taxable income? Or is...
Jacob Ham
Property Management Companies
Hello BP,When looking for a Property Management Company, what are somethings that you should definitely be looking for, what are some questions you should ask, and what would be some red flags that would make you say ...
Michael K. Smith
Class C neighborhoods
What are your thoughts on investing in “bad neighborhoods”?
Ben Leybovich
Is Trump University a Scam...?!
So, this is in the news now-days. Here are a few thoughts - feel free to jump in:I've often said that I think it's kinda naughty when people charge $30,000 for real estate education. My rationale is as follows:Real es...
Ben Leybovich
Is It a Bubble..."!?!
Perhaps this is a better topic for a blog post, and perhaps I'll do that. But - is there a bubble or isn't there? Should we keep buying, or shouldn't we?On one hand, prices are outpacing income growth. On the other ha...
Alex Kovalenko
Good Tenant? Refuses to do background check
Hey guys - we just started renting out a unit and have someone who is interested but refuses to do background checks (says: I am not applying for a job - why should I do a background check). He claims to have sold his...