Christopher Gilbert
How do you handle depreciation in a self-directed IRA?
A couple quick questions that hopefully someone has some experience with. I am looking at moving into a self directed IRA to purchase additional rental properties. Usually depreciation is one of the most valuable ta...
Andraise Scott
First months rent $1. Have you tried this?
i've heard a lot of stories about tenants trashing units when they leave and the costly repairs to get them ready for the next tenant. Thought: how about charging one dollar for the first months rent but adding to...
Travis Stafford
Roof damaged for 8 weeks. No end in sight. Should we sue the HOA?
Hello,We are currently living in our condo now while renovating it. We plan to live here for another year and start renting it. We recently had a storm rip a large portion of the roof off and the subsequent rain flood...
Vern M.
For those who have day jobs...What keeps you going?
Ok, so am getting into the Real estate industry as a way to achieve the financial freedom that I desire. But every week there is something that happens that reinforces my focus on my studies, searching redfin, reading...
Ray Lai
How to handle a sketchy charge from your PM
Hello BP community, wanted to pick your brains.My property manager made some mistakes on Buildium and I pointed it out and they fixed it after a lot of back and forth emails. It seemed to have irked them because they ...
Nick Johnson
Minnesota Furnace broke - Renter demanding discount
We recently had a furnace break two weeks ago and the renter is demanding a refund. The night we were notified, we examined it found some loose connections and got it running again. The next day it broke again we de...
Account Closed
Buying property without RE agent
Hey everyone, i'm still fairly new to this but in the process of reading and educating myself, i was confused about using real estate agents or not. Let's say i found a good multifamily property listed on loopnet or z...
Michael Ablan
Underwriters refusing my FHA loan because I own rentals.....
Hey guys,I was hoping I could get some advice into a situation I'm running into. I'll try to keep summarize it as good as possible.I've had a 4 unit building under contract with FHA since December. The lender I've b...
Matt Jordan
How much money can I make off Airbnbin Chicago?
Hello,I am 26 and am thinking of buying my first rental condo in Chicago to put directly on Airbnb/VRBO. I have owned a 3 bed home in the suburbs for 3 years and think it's time to own in one of the best cities in the...
David Krulac
6 Pennsylvania Cities listed as Best Places to Retire
The criteria included the happiness of local residents, housing affordability, tax rates and healthcare quality. In general HOUSING costs are below national averages through out Pennsylvania.
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