Dan H.
California proposes additional 25% tax for flippers
There is a bill proposed by Chris Ward district 78 called the California Housing Speculation Act that proposes charging a 25% additional tax (an income surtax) on the profit (above the regular tax collected on the pro...
Hoang Bui
Which General Contractor to Go With?
So I recently acquired a triplex on an FHA loan, and I am planning to remodel the unit where I will be occupying. I received three quotes for my remodeling project, but I am having a bit of a tough time trying to deci...
Tim G.
Direct Mail Almost Killed My Business - SEO Saved It
I wanted to share my experience, frequently I'm contacted about direct mail marketing from listeners of the BP Podcast I was interviewed on in 2014. It was an honor to be interviewed, while the mindset and business or...
Adam Dylik
Deal Structuring With Additional Collateral Property
Hey everyone, I recognize this is my first post, however I have been a lurker and avid blog reader here on BP for a couple years now. With that being said- I recognize that I am not asking or begging for anything. Thi...
Jeff Sheraton
Online Note Buying
Is there an MLS equivalent for buying and selling notes? It seems like each website has different notes, it would be ideal if there was one central location that all available notes could be found.If there is not wha...
Michael Anderson
Need help determining my best financing option
All,I am diving in the pool of real estate investing. I believe I have several options and would like advice on picking the best one. To help with the decision here is a little about my current situation. My wife and ...
Simon Stahl
Do I need a just cause to give notice to tenant?
I am looking around to buy a property in or around Oakland, CA and was wondering if it is worth looking at the ones that are tenant occupied. I know Oakland is very renter friendly and you need a just cause to evict s...
Nate S.
Need some advice on VA home loan
I just got out of the army, I just inherited my mother's house. I would like to use a VA home loan on my own house when the Hamp incentive is done with but I have to live there for another x amount months. Yet the thi...
Brady Hanna
Al Aiello-LLC Master Machine??
Has anyone bought this "LLC Master Machine" course from Al Aiello? The cost is $695. I listened to a podcast on this and it sounds interesting, but I hate to blow $700 if it isn't worth it. My wife and I are at the...
Ryan Lauretta
SFR vs Syndicates?
I an American living abroad looking to invest into real estate. My original plan is to invest 50% in a mix of syndicates - value add B/C class midwest, some commercial and 50% on SFR. When I looked at the track rec...