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Since today is the deadline to file 1099s with the IRS for all contract workers, I thought I'd share a simple "best practice" for getting the paperwork done.Print out a short stack of W9 forms to keep in your car or b...
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The brief question:
Does anyone have experience or information related to redemptions rates in Texas (or even better, Houston / SE Texas)?
My reading on Texas tax deeds suggests ...
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I'm in the process of purchasing my first rent property (offer just accepted). There is already a prospective tenant and I want to create an lease that would make them pay on time. Has anyone created a lease that offe...
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Hi all,I've been following the news closely about the launch of Brightline high speed rail service between Orlando and Miami and personally can't wait to cut out that grueling drive to Miami on I 95. I see on the webs...
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Doing 1031 exchange. Will move all $150k left over after debt payment into new property. Wanting to do STR so I could have spot to vacation in Galveston. Tax guy said I could buy stuff as perks u def my LLC as long as...
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Hi all!
A friend suggested I network at Bigger Pockets to get my questions answered. I'm a newbie investor with 5 single family home rentals. All were conventional loans with 20-25% down. I just recently disc...
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Its always interesting showing a rental . I always show up in my work truck dressed in work clothes . Its a 2 bed 1 bath on 1/2 acre good neighborhood and schools . Had 2 couples show up and 1 single guy , and ...
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Hi California investors,
Asking for a friend who is looking into multi-family investing in the Greater LA area and wanted to get a few quick data points from the community!
- For a multifamily property in the ~$1m ...
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In Brandon Turner's book The Book on Rental Property Investing, he has a section on finding good rental property listings using MLS. However, he notes that the average person does not have full access to MLS so you ha...
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BP, I have a question regarding real estate license. Would it benefit me to get my real estate license and if so should I get in from my community college or online?Thank You