Jason Fiore
Rules of Thumb?
So I'm familiar with the 50% Rule, the 2% Rule, and that I should be buying at no more than 70% of retail value. Are there any other "standard" rules of thumb that are used by real estate investors?
Kate Johnson
Reviews of w/ "Flip with Quickbooks Online" course by Gita Faust?
I'm helping a friend start to get her books in order. I have some experience with Quickbooks Online, but not for RE. Has anyone purchased a course by Gita Faust at FastTrack Consulting called "Flip with Quickbooks O...
Ellie T.
Busy single mom with 50K to invest- where?
Busy Single mom from Boston. Have $50K cash in hand to invest, and due to my current life requirements was thinking MF buy and hold with the goal of build a retirement portfolio (I can invest 30-50K/quarter so this w...
Justin Staten
Underwriting Self Storage?? How?
On an off chance meeting in a Starbucks was presented a self storage deal. It is 4 properties with 930 units total. They are separate locations all located close to a major US Interstate. They are willing to do sel...
Jeremy Porter
HOA Fines Unveiled: Exploring Common Charges and Guidelines
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) play a pivotal role in maintaining the quality and value of a community. However, with this responsibility often comes the need for enforcing certain rules and regulations, leading to fi...
Belinda Carr
Subject to contract
This will be my 1st time acquiring a property through Subject to. Does anyone have a contract and necessary forms they are willing to share or can you tell me where I to get them? I want to make sure I do it right. Th...
Parker T.
Tax Tradeoffs to RE in sheltered account
All,
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if a property is completely owned inside a tax advantaged account (SD IRA or 401k) then we are unable to take full advantage of tax benefits to real estate investors, correct...
Jay Patel
Help! First call from Tenant with an issue
Hey BP,I purchased my first SFR back in March and got it rented out on April 1st. The tenants have been quiet so far but today they texted with their first issue:Water is slow to go down the shower. When the toilet is...
Joey Budka
New College Grad- Commercial or Residential??
Greetings BPers!
Looking for some feedback from you seasoned veterans out there...
I'm at a crossroads in my life right now. Just completed my degree in Business/Entrepreneurship from San Jose State and passed the r...
Raquel Baranow
Buyer died on seller carryback, what do I do now?
The relatives want to abandon the property to me, do I need to foreclose the Deed of Trust or will recording death certificate be enough? There will be no probate or will. This property is not worth very much ($30,000...