Andrew Shepard
Should Insurance Scare Me Off
I've heard stories of investors paying crazy money in Insurance that makes investment properties that much harder to be profitable. Am I making a big deal over nothing? Looking at some properties between Destin and ...
William Petrisko
Property damaged by fire, are unused insurance proceeds taxable? Tax implications for keeping vs. selling property?
I have a fourplex that was damaged by fire, thankfully no one was hurt.
For ease of the example, let's assume the following numbers:
Property was purchased for $150k. Insurance check I will get is $80k.
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Casey Hampton
Multi-Family Investements in Greater Houston Area
Hi, all. I am interested in investing in MFH and am located in the Houston market. What are your thoughts on the Texas City, Lamarque, Baytown areas for section 8 rentals? I understand the varied success and experienc...
KEVIN FLYNN
Radon!
In the process of purchasing a multifamily. We had a radon inspection and it came back 5 times over the EPA allowance. There is a family living in the house now. The radon mitigation system can lower the amount in ...
Ian Lenny
Property Managers In Austin
I am new to the Austin real estate market and am looking to purchase a home to live in for a year and then rent out. Right now I am looking for a duplex that I can house hack or a single family rental that I can cash...
Jorge Vazquez
6 Top Ways to Make Money in Real Estate
6 Top Ways to Make Money in Real EstateThe most experienced real estate investors often diversify their real estate portfolio and invest using two or more methods to make money investing in real estate by purchasing,...
Martin Vilarino
Self Employment Tax
Hi BP community,Does anybody know how the self employment tax works? I know it's 15.3%, but does it apply only if you have an LLC? And what if you currently have a full time job? Thanks so much in advance!
Shakir Elvin
To furnish or not to furnish a House Hack?
I am looking to purchase my first house hack this year. While I was searching for room prices in the area that I plan to invest in, I realized that over 80% of the listings were furnished. Is it a good idea to furnish...
Todd Holman
The Millennial Effect: Shaping the Future of Housing
In recent years, the Millennial generation has emerged as a dominant force in the housing market, exerting a significant influence on trends, preferences, and the overall trajectory of the real estate industry. As the...
Adam Wise
House flip to buyers specification
Has anyone had any success with pre-selling a flip and customizing it within reason to a buyer's specification? The idea would be to act as the middle man to bring older homes/farmhouses to customers who desire the l...