Tiger M.
County fines landlord $29,000 for VRBO
I noticed that we have had requests from Owner's to vacation rental their homes in Vegas as a method of trying to get higher returns. There is an issue that folks should be aware of, the county has put it's sights on ...
Martingale Kim
Gift tax from foreign parents
my parents in law want to give us $60,000.i know there's a $16,000 gift tax limit. so to qualify this limit, does my parents-in-law need to wire me and my wife respectively 4 times at $15,000 each time?what will be th...
Syed A.
Moving Rental Properties to Corporation
Hello BP Folks,
I am new to the forum and need some advice at this juncture. I am computer engineer by profession and started the real estate investment around 2 years back and purchased 8 rental properties m...
Eric Gar
Choice between two tenants. Help!
I am torn between the two potential tenants listed below. I would love some feedback:
Tenant 1- One adult male (30ish) with sister of his ex wife and a cousin and a dog. Credit is 638 with clean record. Seems...
Scott Ficek
When do you evict (be honest!)
New topic: I hear a lot of landlords say all proudly: "I evict those #&#*D%@ tenants 5 minutes after the rent is late". OK. Be honest, when do you start the process? Do you give anyone some slack? If so, whe...
Phil L.
Option Contract with Subject-to?
Does anyone use an option contract for a subject-to deal? If so, can anyone share an example with one filled out?
Stanley Okazaki
How to be a better landlord! (Tenant's POV)
Okay, I've got to admit, Bigger Pockets is a bit biased when it comes to tenant discussions. This is a site full of landlords/investors so the bias is understandable but don't you wonder what would be said if there wa...
Kirk R.
First Rental Property - Start with the property management company?
I've owned 3 properties - 1 foreclosure - 1 extensive rehab - 1 new construction (model) I picked up. Just own the rehab & Have 3 roommates that pay rent.
Everyone always asks how to get started. I am at the wha...
Jenet Christiansen
apologize in advance this will be long!!!
I recently sold my home and have the liquid cash in my savings. My plan was to live off of the money now that I have downsized. My problem is that I will probably outlive that money. This is exactly why I want to get ...
Steven Lapp
Property Managers Virginia Beach, VA
I will be closing on my first property at the end of August. I am in the military and will be deploying in October.I have been juggling with the idea of managing the property myself... I have the lease and tenant appl...