Michaela G.
China starting enforcement of taxation of overseas income and investments.
So, with China starting enforcement of their 1993 tax code, which requires Chines citizens to pay taxes on any overseas income and declare overseas investment, I wonder what the effect will be on the Westcoast housing...
Conor Murphy
New House Hacker from Los Angeles
Hello!My name is Conor Murphy, a Culver City native, just returning to Culver City after four years at UCSC. I am still in the education phase of real estate investing, having read "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate...
Hadar Orkibi
Multi Family - Direct marketing To Owners.
HI BPer'sI'm seeking to buy some more multi families, in today's hot market it looks like off-market could be a good option.Does anyone have a good template letter for Mailing Multi-Family Owners?Any feedback would be...
Will Buscher
Do I need to submit 1099s for contractors on a house I rehabbed and sold but had intended to rent?
I have two rental houses and one I purchased to rehab and intended to rent out, however, I decided to sell that property.
I've read through the instructions for the 1099 and know that landlords aren't require...
Bob Vollmer
investing in Saint Louis, MO. Good or bad idea?
Good afternoon fellow BPers,My wife and I have been thinking of moving back to the midwest (St. Louis region to be specific) and I was hoping to hear from some experienced St. Louis investors, brokers, lenders or any ...
Tom Hertel
Zoning for B&B/Wedding Venue in St. Paul
I came across a house in my neighborhood that would be an excellent B&B or wedding venue, but I was not sure if it would be legal to operate such an entity based given it's current zoning (R4). Frankly, I'm a bit ...
Ryan Saulle
Buying a house with thousands of Books inside, any suggestions?
Hello BP,I am in contract with a house in Red Bank, New Jersey and supposed to close this week. I told the seller to leave behind anything she didn't want and I would take care of all the cleanup. She ended up leaving...
Brandon Powell
Solo401k Prohibited Transaction Question
Anyone have an opinion on the following?I own a property held in a non retirement LLC of which I own 25% and my wife also owns 25% of the LLC. Can I sell this property (owned by the LLC) to a non related buyer and h...
Christopher Moran
how to track driving for dollars
Hi BP,Wondering if anyone has a good way to keep track of your driving for dollars houses? I've got addresses all over the place in my truck,, on business cards ,random paper, etc.. I need to tighten things up and nee...
Shabar Marshall
Frustrated with HOA rental restrictions!
I’m just here venting. I finally saved up enough capital to purchase a decent town home or condo in Las Vegas. I want to use the property as a vacation home and rent my property out when I’m not using it. but I need ...