Alexandra Gomez
Additional expenses for short term rental properties in Las Vegas
Hi, I am interested in buying an investment property in Las Vegas. I am debating between short (short and B&B) and long-term rentals as well as finding the right location. I recently read that the City created str...
John Southard
To all Landlords, what keeps you up at night?
As a future landlord I am interested in understanding what things keep you up at night or make you worry about your property? If your property is in another city/state or if it's accross town. You've thoroughly scre...
Brian Louderback
Bank said NO to putting house in LLC name
My wife and I formed an LLC to use for our new rental business. We just purchased our first rental a couple months ago and are just about done with all the renovations. So I called up the bank to see about doing a qui...
Jonathan Taylor Smith
Can the bank call a 30 year loan due at any time for any reason!?
I was speaking to another Real Estate Investor who lost money on several rental properties in the 2009 economic downturn. I was curious to learn from him how he lost properties (or was forced to sell for a loss) if th...
Emily Powell
Who Keeps Pet Fees? Landlord or Property Manager?
BP Hivemind. My PM has the following language in tenant leases. They, however, keep the monthly fee of $25 per month. Based on the below language, would you agree that they should be keeping this $? Clearly, I don...
Joel R.
Am I required to issue 1099s to contractors if I only have one rental unit?
Hello Everyone! I am looking for some advice regarding the 1099 / 1099-NEC tax forms and whether or not I must issue these to contractors for my specific rental property. I currently own just one property (a duplex) a...
Tomasz Banas
Bank's unethical techniques - what to do?
I got one condo under contract (buy & hold). After receiving the condo questionnaire I found this condo is a non-warrantable. I was able to find a local bank by searching for properties that closed in the same com...
William Huston
Quickbooks or something else?
Hello All, So i am in this ever learning adventure to better my investments, i recently asked about managing the properties myself, i have always hired PM in the past so far and one very detailed post mentioned that s...
Maxwell Silva
How do I market myself as a new agent?
Hi, I am a new agent and am in the process of signing with a broker for the first time. Besides immediate friends and family who know me, how do I market or introduce myself as a new agent with no experience. Is th...
Shawn M.
Worst Landlord Headache Ever
Hi BP, I'm trying to compile a list of worst landlord headaches ever, to use in a direct mail campaign. Whats the worst call you got from a tenant?What has been your biggest pain from owning a rental property?If you a...