Brian Ulrich
Better to claim a lower or higher cost basis on new rental?
I just turned my former primary residence into a rental this year and it's going well. I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row for 2017 tax time. My question is what is the best approach for using my cost basis to c...
Charles Edwards
Aspiring Investors in St. Louis, MO
Hello BP Community,
My name is Brandon Edwards. My wife, Kristin, and I are aspiring real estate investors with a goal to become official rental property owners in 2018. We’d like to build a real estate portfolio lar...
Gorden Lopes
Hi from a silent member - long time due.
Hi my fellow BP members!Like many others, I lurked on the forums for almost a year and listened to almost all of the podcasts episodes (during my long work commute in bay area CA). I naturally felt this urge to intro...
Thanh Nguyen
What do you think about my business card design?
Hello everyone,I am in the process to order new business card as a new Buy and Hold Rental real estate investor for networking events. It will be helpful to get your inputs on the current design, any comments will be ...
James Brewster
Newbie from Denver, CO
Good day!I'm James Brewster and I'm just starting out. Current objectives are to learn, absorb knowledge, and network in the hopes of jumping into this and giving it a "go."My background in real estate? I've lived in ...
Luke Carl
Cleaning lady asking for extra $$
This is the second turn in a row my cleaning lady has asked for an extra $25. She sends blurry cell phone pictures of the "extra mess" or "oh my god they had a party" and I say "ok" just to avoid confrontation and to ...
Tiago Alencar
First round of direct mail.
I sent out my first round of direct mail today for delinquent tax. I'm a little nervous. I'll post what happens
Nancy Roth
Two similar properties: which is best for long-term cash flow?
Weighing two potential condo acquisitions. Condo A is proximate to large army base (Fort Meade, in Anne Arundel County, MD). It is a 3/2, 1,032 sf.Condo B is in a middle-class suburb in Baltimore County, MD. It is a 2...
Victoria Weiss
Looking to connect with MHP investors in Texas
Hello! I am in the researching/knowledge gathering phase and have been reading and listening to podcasts about MHP investing. I would love to connect with someone who has invested in MHP's in my area. Thanks in adv...
Bradley Koerner
Chicago people, what's the rough cost of finishing an attic?
Space is about 800 square feet, duplex up from the second floor. It has already been dormered and ceilings/walls insulated. Two stair cases already in place. Would need to add a few walls to create 2 bedrooms and buil...