Bryan Loveless
HELOC using Appraised ARV - Big Fail for me
Hey BP community,I have an investment property that I bought cash, and I recently tried to do a HELOC On it with Wells Fargo in order to get my cash back out. As this was my first time trying to do this, I hit a few b...
Joe LaGreca
BRRRR with positive cash flow possible in San Diego???
I live in San Diego, and would LOVE to invest locally so I can manage the property myself. However, San Diego real estate is VERY hot right now. It's nearly impossible to find a property to rent that has positive ca...
Eric Waterman
CAP rate in Dover, Delaware
I have asked two realtors about what cap rate investors are deploying capital in Dover, Delaware. Both didn't know what I was talking about. They both supposedly have worked with investors. One is also a property mana...
Account Closed
Questions on Real Estate Tax Strategy or Investing
As a specialized real estate CPA, I'm here to provide expert guidance on your most complex tax matters, from navigating 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies to optimizing your rental property deductions and han...
Christopher "Bear" DeSanctis
DSCR Ratio - how is NOI estimated
Considering that DSCR = NOI / Debt Service and NOI = Gross income less operating expensesWhen institutions are looking at operating expenses for a new purchase, how are they calculated? For example, if we know the g...
Nicholas LaGatta
Atlanta Exception to Contractor Licensing Requirements
Hi BP Team,I'm under contract on another property in a historic district in Atlanta on a busy road. This is a complete and major rehab, so I've got an architect that I know can get plans and a certificate of appropri...
Frank Geneski
YellowLetter Alternative?
I have been recently researching YellowLetter(s). I am in the process of sending out 1000 - 5000 pieces in my region. I know how effective the simple letter can be, but I have been playing around with some other con...
Abram Santos-Gibson
Wholesalers, do sellers believe that you are the end buyer?
When negotiating a wholesale deal, do the sellers know that you do not have the intent of personally purchasing his or her home? I have my own methods and opinions but would love to discuss all sides of this controver...
Reeti Peshawaria
STR regulations for a new market
Hi, I'm in the process of learning about short-term rental investments and analyzing potential markets, but I’ve hit a major roadblock: understanding local regulations. It seems like every city, county, and state has ...
Claudio Garcia Zuniga
Renting per room vs Renting the whole home as a whole
What are the pros and cons and if you have any rentals using either method, how has it been?