Ali Javid
How did you manage taxes when you started out?
I try to be frugal and dedicated.I read books on the tax benefits of real estate. I then filed my first year with TurboTax and was all of a sudden surprised. A lot of tax deductions didn't apply to me due to my income...
Luke Siecinski
Should I use HELOC to invest in STR?
Hello,I'm trying to invest in some STRs in the Gulf Shores market. Pretty much my only option (unless I want to seek outside investors) to be able to afford a down payment is to use the equity in my home. I've been wo...
Ben Habig
Listing Rental Property Returns
Have a rental property in Texas listed with an agent, and they are giving me a lot of push back on including anything about the returns we get. This is a mid term rental and I receive substantially more than surround...
Tiese C.
Vacant Property-Bank Owned
Good Morning BP,I have found a vacant property that is bank owned. The bank has said that it will be going on the market very soon & that I can be the first to place an offer. Can this be a wholesale transaction? ...
Johnny Kula
Best search engine for multi-family properties
I've been using Zillow, but it's extremely difficult to find only multi-family homes. Is there a better engine that allows to only search multi-family properties? I don't have access to the MLS as of yet, so I'm stu...
Rich Schroeder
linolium flooring
my most recent rehab (rental) I came across some really nasty linolium flooring. After some research, I decided to strip it instead of replacing. It literally had 1/8" of dirt and grime on top of it. Took some straigh...
Nate Crowley
Second deal- needs roof
I'm currently in contract for a SFH in Columbus, OH 43227 and it seems that the roof needs replacing and insulation blown in the attic. Looking to have these jobs done at a reasonable price, but I don't have any exper...
Andrew Caleb Bell
Critique of Spreadsheet
I know there are several sheets already available, but creating my own helps me get my head around numbers and thinking through all things clearly. That said, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to look at my ...
Didi Oliva
Need help with my first deal
Hello as, just got my first lead & need help! seller house's ARV is 450,000,but she also owns the 3 lots around her house (28,000 each) All lots are over an acre. Do i use diff contracts? Im also trying to find ou...
Cal C.
Don't forget to have a cash reserve!
One of the most important things you will need when investing in real estate is access to readily available funds to make emergency repairs. Emergencies will happen and often at the most inopportune times. These ...