Andy K
How to avoid self employment tax when flipping properties?
Hi all,A friend of mine and I are planing to partner up and fix and flip properties. We plan to put down payment together, get a hard money loan, rehab and then sell properties. I am an experienced buy-and-hold invest...
Ryan Alexander
Pittsburgh Neighborhood Question
Hey everyone, had a question for any Pittsburgh investors/agents regarding the neighborhood of Wilkinsburg. Is it in the C range? Does anyone have any current rentals in that area? I found a rental that looks enticing...
Tony T.
Do I have to set up an LLC?
If the purpose of an LLC is to protect my personal assets, can I forgo setting up an LLC and instead purchase personal liability insurance? Does anyone know the pros and cons of doing each? I honestly a little intimid...
Kumar Gaurav
Tips to sell home without agent fees
I own a multi family home in an area where there is lot of demand for multi family homes.I have been an owner occupied owner of this property for about two years and wish to sell without incurring any agent fees at a ...
Lee Allen
Realtor Commissions
This is a guide to help you understand Realtor commissions. You can use this to your benefit to make cash offers to Realtors.
On a $150,000 house with a typical 6% commission is $9000.
This commission is split the f...
Elizabeth Justice
BRRRR vs fix & flip strategies
My husband and I are in the option period of our first deal. The house needs a lot of work, but nothing major came back on the inspection that we weren't aware of. So after several offers it looks like we may finall...
Jeff Watson
Student Housing property management agreements
We are revising our management agreement as it relate to the student housing we manage. Wanted BP input on some items:A;) Typical fees charged. Right now we only charge 10% of gross income (rent, fees, forfeited depos...
Drew Feutz
Owner Paid Utilities
I'm looking to house hack and I've found a triplex that I'm interested in but there's one problem: landlord-paid utilities. This includes electric, gas, sewer, trash, and water.I've done some research on this the past...
Satha Palani
should I skip home inspection
Just got my offer on a single family accepted. The property is in the north side of Newark. Larger single family home that is being used as a 2 family. The building itself seem sound though the interior has not been m...
Joe Mathew
Looking to break into the Nashville, TN market
Hi. Anyone here successfully investing in Nashville or surrounding areas?