Abad Marroquin
Water bill is 17% of operating Income
I am analyzing an 12 unit apartment where the owner pays water and noticed that the water bill represents 17% of the total operating income. I don't own any apartment, so I don't know if this is within the norm. I als...
Tameka Ferguson
New Member Looking to connect with local Realtors and/or Agents
Hello Everyone.I'm a new member here in BP.I am looking to connect with any Realtors and/or Agents that are investor friendly. We are located in the Riverside, CA area, but will be primarily buying in the Inland Empir...
Tammy L.
First post, to introduce myself
Hello! My name is Tammy Lee and I am starting my own property investment business. I am nervous, excited and thrilled all at the same time! My experience is limited to our own homes. In our 25 years of homeownership ...
Nick Boring
Capital Gains Tax on a Secondary Home
Hello BP and thanks in advance for your help!
From my understanding, secondary homes are not exempt from the capital gains tax, and if you are not renting it out then you cannot do a 1031. However, this client has h...
Ryan Dossey
Marketing to a particular group/nationality
In Saint Louis we have a VERY VERY large Bosnian population. A friend of mine is from Bosnia and speaks/writes it fluently. Is there any ethical/legal way to target this market? What would be the best method? I'm thin...
Julio Contreras
Looking for a Management Company in Las Vegas
Hello BP,I have a good friend of mine that has an investment property in Las Vegas, Zip code 89139. Currently being managed by OneStop Realty. My friend just sent me this;"For the month of July, my tenant has not paid...
Andy Chen
Getting started in Orlando, FL
I purchased a couple of single family residencies in Orlando during the downturn and I rent them out now. They have done OK for me, appreciating in value and throwing off a little cash each month while getting the equ...
James R.
Complicated Deal Structure Please Help
I have a friend who currently rents a 1 br for $725. I suggested he buy a property,he said he would but didn't have any money to put down & is unfamiliar with Real estate. He doesn't have any car loans, student...
Dave Holman
How to sell 10% of a property LLC?
A friend wants to buy 10% of my multi-unit property. How should I value a 10% stake? If market price were 100K and my equity was 50K (50K of financing) should I be looking for $10K or 5K? Thanks!
Dustin Wester
Hello from Denver!!!
Hi, My name is Dustin. I'm in the Denver area. I have no real estate investing experience and feel like it will still be awhile unfortunately. I'm currently a maintenance tech at an apartment complex but have also ...