Chou Yang
Vacation rentals and Air bnb need help with numbers
I've come across a vacation property I might want to purchase. the seller is willing to finance with 20% down. we plan on using the property 3-4 weeks out of the whole year. My question is to those who use Airbnb, how...
Nick Scapellati
How long do banks take on short sales?
Hey all. I have made an offer on my first short sale and was curious as to how long does it take to receive a decision from the bank. If any of my fellow BP peeps have bought a short sale I would love to know your tim...
Brice Alef-Torrisi
New Renter First Month Rent and Security Deposit Handling
Hello Everyone,
I recently bought a 3-unit investment property in Michigan and have plans to rent out one of the units to the sister of one of the neighbors. I have her staying in the one br while we renovate the oth...
Tony Reynolds
Defer Capital Gains without 1031 exchange?
I am closing escrow next week on the sale of a rental property that I have owned for several years: can I avoid capital gains by reinvesting locally (Ca.) or did I blow it by not going 1031?
Matt Hudson
Existing Tenant Question
Hello BP'ers!I'm writing an offer on a SFH that has an existing month to month tenant. Because the rent is well below market and I'll need to reno interior I plan on making the offer contingent on vacancy. The seller ...
Adam Craig
My wife is listing her first house - listing tips needed.
I am not new to real estate - We have purchased and rehabbed 28 properties but only sold 3. The rest rentals for now. But my wife is a new real estate agent so we can use some tips.My wife recently got her real estate...
Greg W.
Tax Lien Investing Tips? Hit me!
Hey Gang,
So I've just become interested in Tax Lien investing as of about 2 months ago and have been reading up online as much as possible to better understand them. However, I do realize that "formal" education is...
Steven Lam
Please help: BF/GF Breaking Up
Need help....Lease just turned into a month-to-month and my tenants who are Girlfriend/Boyfriend and both on the lease are breaking up and Girl wants to move out. To give myself less headache I agree to let them move...
Ron Hollingsworth
Conflicting information on Demo Cost?
I am trying to determine what the cost will be for a 1800sq flip home to be demo'd. The demo would consist of, removal of the following items:All flooring (tile & carpet)all base and casing 5-8 lighting fixtures2...
Dennis Gallof
STR Pricing Engine Service (Maximize Earnings)?
Hi,Is there a pricing engine service that compares other local STR places, high/low seasons, and can change pricing on Airbnb/VRBO/etc. automatically to maximize earning potential? For example, if your place hasn't b...