Dede Christensen
How to differentiate a luxury property in a crowded market
Hello Landlords, my husband and I just invested in a rental property in Hawaii. SFR rentals by owner are very popular here, but lessees are hard to come by in the long term market. Short term market is lucrative but a...
Account Closed
Using Passive losses against 1099 income
I know if someone is qualified as a real estate professional, they can use passive losses against active income, but what about the short-term rental loop hole? I know if you "materially participate" in managing the s...
Zasha Smith
My First Accidental Deal!
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $350,000
Cash invested: $60,000
Sale price: $630,000
Partnered with a family member and purchased a shor...
Amy Ransdell
New Member from Atlanta, GA - Looking to Network
Hi All! :lol:
Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm an investor turned agent and have been specializing in Short Sales since 2004. I'm interested in networking with fellow agents, investors and anyone else who lov...
Mark Yuschak
Revokable trusts
Are any of you using revokable trusts to get your shorts done? I've heard of a few investors using them, but I'm not sure what the advantages and disadvantages are. With the FHA seasoning limits being lifted it seem...
Anthony Makins
MD Investor
What's going on BP fam. My name is Anthony Makins and you guys are great. I have never introduced myself on any forum that I've joined but had to this go around. I'm new to investing and have found this network of kno...
Jeff NA
The direct mail message to NOD, absentee, etc.
So now that I've designed an ad that I run on Craigslist daily, I'm moving onto direct mail. I'm planning on sending letters with hand written envelopes to properties I find on the NOD list and to properties that I fi...
Nick Reuter
Aloha from sunny (just kidding) Massachusetts
Hey Everyone! My name is Nick. I've been lurking here for a while and recently registered to the site. I've been around real estate for some time - I've bought and sold a handful of houses - but my real passion is IT ...
Allison Medina
Bankruptcy fee to be paid by buyer???
Have any of you purchased a short sale where you had to pay the 20k bankruptcy fee? That's a huge turn-off for me. I'm looking at two potential investment properties, both short sales, one sitting on the market 250+ d...
Erwin Miciano
Question for the Investors Who've Gone Through Multiple Cycles
Hey BP Vets,I've been thinking with everything going on and right now being a time to really reflect on what I'm going to do with my team in the next 10-40 years. This being my first downturn as a young investor, I am...