David Krulac
Buying is more expensive than renting in ALL 50 states...........
according to CNBC, however in my market with the current low interest rates I don't see it that way. What does your market tell you?http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/07/heres-how-much-more-it-costs-to-own-vs-rent-a-home-in...
Jim Mootrey
Mold: How much to discount?
I am in the due diligence period on a short sale. The inspector found mold in multiple places in the finished basement. The house has been empty since July and the utilities were turned off. I think that is the ...
John J.
Tenant Comitted Suicide
Hey Guys,
I need some important advice. One of my dads tenants has committed suicide in his rental house. He was late on his rent by a month and a half and from what we are finding out the power was also recently s...
Meghan McCallum
What is your biggest problem when investing in real estate?
I often mention to people that I don't invest in real estate because I want to be ridiculously rich. I invest in real estate because I love the opportunity to problem solve and renew what once was, thus producing safe...
Page Rosenlund
First purchase- put myself in a bind with finances.
I've been lurking for about a year, reading blogs, forums, listening to podcasts anytime I'm on the road. I've learned a TON! Thanks BiggerPockets!So as we all know, the best lessons come from experience, and the inte...
Rachel Anderson
Small Time Investor - Not a 'High Income Earner' - Cost Segregation Study?
Hi there. I purchased my first short-term rental two months ago and I put about $25k into renovations into it. I've never had a CPA before, but recently I've talked to two different CPA's about tax preparation for 202...
Joshua Storm
Is This A Good Deal? (Houston, TX)
Hello all!My wife and I have been exploring the option of real-estate investing, and through the advice of friends we stumbled upon the BiggerPockets podcast. We have listened to several episodes, and are trying to ge...
Rick Harris
Inherited Tenants Refuse To Pay Rent!
Mother passed away Feb. 9. On Feb. 12, I gave her tenants (now mine) 30 day notice to move (not knowing that California requires 60 days). Tenant has not paid Feb. rent yet, claiming that I do not have legal title...
Scott Long
Newbie strategy question & Account for Alexandria VA Rochester NY
Hi BPers,I am a Newbie and this is only my 2nd post. My first one led me to my realtor who then led me a real estate attorney and gave me some great feedback. However, I still have not found an accountant to answer so...
Bing Lee
Question of investing land in Lancaster and Palmdale, CA
I have read some articles online as well as TV show recently indicating that it's good time to invest land in Lancaster and Palmdale, CA. The main reasons are the population of these two cities are growing fast, there...