Michael Whitaker
Landlord Responsibilities
I have a property. Prior to leasing it to a tenant, the property is pest-free. Months after moving in, the tenant claims there is a pre-existing pest problem. I am 99% confident that the pests are a result of the tena...
Jonathan Perez
To manage or not to manage? Or what if I just...?
So I was thinking about cutting off my PM and managing the other unit in my duplex myself. I figured since it's only 1 unit I've got to manage , I might as well go ahead and learn and do it myself and save money in th...
Alan Majors
Let's Define Checkbook Self Directed IRA
It sounds like any other Self Directed IRA.What's different?Google led me to an Entrust website. Any other good information sources you'd like to suggest?Alan
Chris Villegas
Hoping for Experienced Advice on Turning Over Tenants
Hello all,
Im hoping to get some thoughts from some experienced Landlords on your processes for turning over tenants. I am managing and maintaining 10 units currently and have been for a little over a year so I am st...
Kevin Osborn
Raising Rents After a Purchase?
Hello everyone. I am very new to bigger pockets and I am during my research (focusing on small multi-family) and savings phase right now in my real estate venture. I am planning on buying my first property early nex...
Ana MacMillan
Hi I live in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Hello :) Currently, I am learning about real estate investing and I am interested in fix-and-flipping single-family houses in my area. I have wanted to fix-and-flip homes for 21 years but was under the misguided impre...
Julian Buick
Turbo Tax
I did one flip last year where I partnered with a rehabber. I was the money guy. We made a little bit of money and I'm trying to figure out how to file my taxes using turbo tax. The property was not in my name, if tha...
John Barnes
Proper etiquette when communicating/working with brokers in commercial real estate
In searching for commercial real estate to buy, I’m reaching out to a number of brokers in the area and explain to them what I’m looking for.
#1: Do I tell them I’m talking to other brokers? They often allude to me ...
Adam Sheren
Always start with why. And not always yours
They say you should always start with why; that what you do is not nearly as important as why you do it. The saying really plays to persistence and strong will - it reminds us to think deeply about why we do what we d...
Binita Mehta
Company to manage own properties?
Hi. Has anyone established a company (llc or other) to manage your own properties? Does it help from a tax perspective? Pros/cons etc.?Thanks.