Maugno M.
PEX piping to increase appraisal. Does it matter ?
I am currently doing a rehab on a foreclosure. 1300 sqft SFR. The plumbing on this house is all old galvanized pipes. I got two quotes from plumbers which one is to replace the whole thing with PEX and doing drainage,...
Mark Robinson
401k Self Directed Checkbook Profit Sharing SOLO CHIME IN PLS
Hey Bigger Pockets Team - I have done some research on moving my 401k from corporate America to some form of self directed venue.Like Dirty Harry - I am looking for THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE UGLY!Anyone have any great...
Cameron Knight
NH Investor Looking for Lending Advice
Hi my name is Cameron and I have been a BP member for a few years, I have only recently become active through the site. I am looking for my first investment property in the Southern NH area. I am looking to do a multi...
Christine Thibeault
Questions on the purchase of a REO in Southern Florida
Hello,
After carefully following the demise of the housing bubble over the last two years I have found a property I love that we intend to live in as our last home before retirement.
This property is located in an a...
Greg Ketchum
Eviction Issue
My partner and I just became the owners of a 4-plex in Oregon on July 29th. It had 4 long term renters in it throughout the process. Then, at closing, we were told that one tenant was being evicted for non-payment. ...
Sam Green
When is it time to incorporate?
When is it time to incorporate?
I realize that buying property puts you at risk for being sued. At some point, I think you become a target, and should protect your personal assets. Is incorporating a good way to do...
Bryan Hancock
"Reasonable Steps" Parsed For The JOBs Act
I've been doing quite a bit of research on the new "reasonable steps" enumerated in the SEC page for the new JOBS Act. This page:
Eliminating the Prohibition on General Solicitation and General Advertising i...
Jake Kucheck
The 6.1% Rule
Let's assume I'm working in a vacuum, where there is no appreciation, no debt, stable rents, and the 50% rule applies. My goal is to be recapitalized on my initial acquisition + rehab in three years or less from the ...
Aaron Mazzrillo
Armando Montelango using fake testimonials to dupe people
Great story on Yahoo about late night infomercials. A friend was recently stuck in the hospital for a few days and said Armando had commercials going on several different channels nearly all day long. I can't imagine ...
Mark M.
Can Abandoned Property Removal Costs be deducted?
I am not sure on the specifics regarding the costs associated with tenants abandoning personal property.
Since we have 30 days to refund the security deposit, and if the tenant does not or refuses to claim any abando...