Guy Mulanax
Analyzing properties in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.
I am currently working on a cash out refi on one of my rental properties, and I'm looking to use the money to get in to short term rentals. Everyone seems to have nothing but good things to say about Gatlinburg/Pigeon...
Mitchell Barna
Fake Hard Money Lender?
Hi there, I was contacted by a hard money lender via LinkedIn shortly after my first post on BP forums. I thought this to be strange someone would randomly reach out and ask if I need funding, however given the networ...
Stephon Broughton
Should I get my real estate license before I start college?
Hello, so today I was talking to one of my instructor about real estate. She recently received her real estate license as a hobby and extra source of income as we all know educaters don't get paid much. To tell a litt...
Christian Bors
New lead motivated seller, I need short sell advice
Hello,A lead came in today from a gentlemen who wants to sell his house immediately. I went out to the property this afternoon, and I would classify him as extremely motivated (aka he offered me the keys). The probl...
Jack B.
Can I rent my house out to my girlfriend then move in with her?
I'm hoping to capture some depreciation by doing so. Plus I look forward to 1031 exchanging it without having to wait to move out again and turning it back to a rental for a year before being able to do so. As it stan...
Peter J Donaldson
Yet another 2 out of 5 year Primary/Rental Ratio question (sorry)
Ok, I have read all the IRS publications and seen many forum answers on this basic subject and I THINK I now have an answer from IRS publication 523 but would like confirmation if possible as I think I have a quite ra...
Emmett O.
Reducing Rent Every Month If No Maintenance Calls
Hi Everyone,In a lot of the books I am reading, as well as some of the podcasts I have listened to, many landlords have talked about adding a clause to their leases to give anywhere from $25 to $100 a month back to th...
Shayne Mahoney
Multifamily Investing in MA
Hi There,I was curious, for those of you investing in MA. Are you having success with Multi Families? It's an expensive market so I was looking on some feedback whether you're having success or investing long distance...
Bradley LaBrie
Which do you prefer Dogs vs cats?
I’m a new landlord and I just finished my first BRRRR/HouseHack combo. I’m finding it difficult to get qualified tenants in who don’t have animals so I’m considering allowing them in my units. Question is there’s pros...
Curtis Bidwell
Legislature Puts Washington Landlords At Risk
In an effort to address the housing crisis the Washington State Legislature has numerous bills to consider, most all of which limit a landlord’s ability to conduct business and preserve their financial investment. La...