Ellie Hanson
Sell as investment opp or wait?
Hi BP,
I have 3 houses in Portland Oregon that are fully rented. I was hoping my tenants would move out this year so I could sell them and retire. But of course, the rental market in Portland is so very hot right n...
John D.
Should I become a realtor?
I have sparked an interest in real estate specifically the investor aspect when it comes to multi family properties. I’m loving all the info on BP. I want to learn more and submerse myself in real estate by possibly ...
Derek Samuelson
Refinancing LTV on a small multi family income property
I’m interested in pulling some capital out of a duplex I own in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. I’ve owned it for about 8 years, it’s got an FHA loan on it, there’s $112,000 on the loan, and I believe the ARV is $...
Samantha P.
Having the kids help
I would like to have my 11 year old daughter help out with my real estate business in some way so that I can pay her and she can be a business expense. Is anyone else doing this? What are you having your teens and pre...
Vicky Covarrubias
MLS properties / off the Market properties
To all season investors, what percentage of properties you invest in you buy from the MLS? What percentage off the market? I am a realtor and have access to MLS. Do I have to start with a marketing campaign to look fo...
Ashly B.
Best tax stragegy for my situation?
Currently have 1 4-plex and I'm looking to expand my portfolio this year. I recently got divorced and he kept the primary residence. As a now single person with no mortgage deduction, a 6 figure income and only gettin...
Sam Leon
Hurricane damage repairs
As we have a major hurricane Matthew coming to the east coast, with possible landfall close to us...I have done my best in the last two days, shutters, putting away potential projectiles etc...One question for those i...
Allie Schraeder
Handicap Accessible Apartments
I was talking to a guy at work who's in a wheelchair, and he said he's been looking for an apartment in the area for over a year now. He'd need a ramp or elevator, wider doorways, and a larger bathroom with grab rail...
Mitzi C.
Advice needed - STR to MTR for summer
Hi all. I have been renting out a vacation home I own and for about a year and have successfully run it as a STR via AirBnB. A group will rent it for the summer (just shy of 3 months) and I need to adapt the rules fo...
Joshua Hill
horror stories
We have all heard the horror stories, trashing the place, pouring concrete down the toilet. Just starting out as a landlord is tough to come to terms with. With everyone around you talking so negative about it, It t...