Shane McNamara
Massachusetts vs RI
Currently live in southern MA on the RI border, looking at purchasing a rental property. Can anyone explain pros/cons of buying in RI vs MA? Also, how would living in MA affect buying investment property in RI? I have...
John McKee
Let's talk urgent care centers!
Tell me what you know about these single buildings that are triple net in nature. They seem to be on busy road and are popping up everywhere. Who has experience and sales data for these type of investments?
Kapil Patel
Capital Gains Tax Implication and Advice
Hello all,I understand, owning a personal property and living in it for more than 2 years you can be exempt from capital gains. I also understand, if you flip your personal property to rental then you can be exempt 2-...
Anthony Lynch
House hacking in San Francisco
I was wondering if there is anyone out there that has successfully house hacked in San Francisco/bay area and live there rent free. I have been doing the numbers and Struggling to see it working without me actually ha...
Shane Moynihan
Security Deposit/Tenant backing out
So I have a bit of a dilemma, I have a tenant who signed a 6 month lease that runs Dec 15 - June 15. They signed the lease and has given me $750 of of the $1000 due for the security deposit. Now they are claiming that...
Account Closed
W2 vs. 1099 Income for mortgages
What is the best way to qualify for a mortgage with 1099 income? How can you make it look like W2 income to banks?
Account Closed
Does the size of the kitchen matter in a rental?
Hello,I just read an interesting article that stated that fewer people like to cook at home. It went on to say that kitchens in the future will be smaller. Does the size of the kitchen make any real difference in fi...
Xavier Pinkett
WHAT IF THE DOLLAR FAILS?
I listen to a lot of Robert Kiyosaki, and a lot of guests that appears on his show predicts the dollar to fail. In the scenario was to play out I have a lot of questions.1. What currency will take place of the dollar?...
Stephanie Anson
How do you estimate structural and mold repairs before you put in an offer?
So I have a few rehabs under my belt and I would like to bid on homes that other investors might be intimated by such as mold and structural issues. How do you estimate these kind of repairs to put in an offer? My t...
SD Young
Hawaii Coastal Properties and Red Tape
Hi there, I'm a newbie architect in Hawaii trying to break free of a 60+ hour work week to start developing my own properties. I'm also new to BP.
I know it's easier to get started in real estate on the mainland, bu...