I need advice about protecting my investment. I've been working on a project for about 12 months, and I'm stuck now. I'm looking for unbiased opinions about how ownership of the LLC should be structured. I have to tel...
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Hey BP crowd, I've always been a reader but this is my first post. I'm always in awe of the cumulative experience and intelligence found on this site, so thanks in advance for thoughts and input!Quick background: I'm...
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I rented a unit to a young man last month and we have had to chase him down for his rent every month since. This has happened twice in a row and I suspect it will continue. He says his roommate won't pay. He's offered...
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I am new to Commercial investing, but I had an idea recently to turn an older movie theater that had gone out of business into a rock climbing gym. I have approached the owner of the building and she would be interest...
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Hey everyone! My dad and I are going in on our first deal, but need to play with some numbers to make it work. (In Lansing Michigan btw) This Triplex’s utilities are currently paid for by the owner (approx. $500/month...
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I recently closed on my first duplex. I inherited tenants, one of the tenants is fighting me tooth and nail every time I try to enter the unit for inspections and with contractors for quotes. He claims according to Wi...
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My wife and I finally made the leap and closed escrow on our first STR home last Friday at 2:03pm, the Oak Fire started 7 minutes later, and (it appears) that the house burned down 24 hours later...we never got the ke...
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Hello all,New here. I've started to look into STRs here on Oahu. I'm have a little bit of an issue finding info on local STR management companies. So I thought I'd ask a few questions here and see what I get. Any ...
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I was just reading a response of someone else in another forum and they said that Wholesaling is illegal in some states because you are practicing real estate brokering without a license? So you need a license for it?...
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How is aprasal done with two houses on one property. First house is the original and is a 2/1. Second house is a two story garage that was converted into living quarters and just recently remodeled 2/1. The houses ar...