Stan K.
CapEx - Reactive or proactive?
Just curious how everyone approaches CapEx. Do you take proactive actions or do you wait until signs of problems? I have a few properties where roofs and furnaces are getting towards their end of life (17-19 years). T...
Michelle C.
Trying to buy 10 disc prop but nothing works! What gives!
I have analyzed so many potential property deals in the Tampa Bay MLS area , tax lien records, Connected Investors website, the Bigger Pockets website, and posted queries "looking for properties" where appropriate. ...
Anthony Cosgrove
called a "for rent" 4Plex...interested...What would you offer?
Well, I picked up this tip in the podcast. I was driving around about an hour outside of Omaha, NE and saw a very nice 4Plex with a for rent sign in one window. I thought, what the heck and called... I introduced mys...
George P.
getting second thoughts
ok, I am warning that this is going to be a rather lengthy steam blow-off. I however welcome all and any opinions as I currently have mixed feelings regarding the rental property we have. Its a 3/2.5 TH in Baltimore C...
Liz Nutting
This Old House & High Maintenance Tenants
We have an older home (1944) in the Los Angeles area that’s been updated and is generally in good shape, but the gas heater is as old as the house and of a type that cannot be installed any longer (although there’s no...
Navid A.
Do I need a LLC to deduct expenses?
Good evening BP!
Does one need a LLC or any other business entity in order to claim rental property related deductions on taxes? I recently acquired an occupied rental property in NC under my own name and am curious ...
Patrick M.
Would You Make A Repair In This Situation?
Greetings BP community- thanks for everyone's contributions. I've learned so much here, I've just closed my *SECOND* deal and am preparing to rent it out!Here's my question. I have a handyman making several minor impr...
Miljan Vukovic
Looking for first time loan - Chicago, IL
Hello BP community,I am a just starting in the Real Estate and am looking for a loan to allow me to purchase a first time home and renovate it. I have cash on hand (<$10K), so the loan would need to be able to supp...
Jimi Smoot
Need advice for remodel
Hello I’m about a week away from closing my first deal and trying to prioritize some remodel work that I think I should do. Figured that you all may be able to help.
The place is about $100/sq foot under the comps. I...
Jahbari McLennan
Suggestion on avoiding future sewage replacement?
Jut talked with my Plumber and let me know we will have to replace the sewage. He believe it was pre condition but hard to tell. Anyone had a similar fix? Curious to know how to avoid In the future