Jared Smith
Egress windows in a big basement
I recently bought a 1500 SQFT house with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. This house has an unfinished 1500 SQFT basement too. This basement has a hook up for a full bathroom and also has 9' ceilings throughout. My pla...
Ayne C.
Cap ex and repair reserves on a duplex
I'm under contract on my first multi (yay!!) and I'm setting up my accounting. Is there a number you like to set aside as cash reserves for cap ex and repairs? Is there a number per property you like to leave in the...
Alan J Mowder
For Sale by Owner or Agent?
Hello BP,I purchased a home in Temecula, CA a little over a year ago with the initial plan to live in the property for 4-5 years and ultimately sell. I purchased with a VA loan so my down payment was very minimal. U...
Carlisle Edens
Refinance with no seasoning Columbia, SC
Any folks have insight into a local bank in Columbia SC area that is willing to do cash out refi on a non-seasoned rental property?Thanks
Kirsten K.
Landscape supplier delivered poor product not agreed to
HELP. Landscape supply business demanding to be paid under the table (cash only, no paperwork or receipt)A landscape supply business misrepresented their product to me. I ordered a 3-way topsoil mix (1/3 sand, 1/3 ...
Bruce Archer
How two finance single-fam rental roof and windows?
Well, thanks to BP I have now learned what I should have been doing for Cap-ex fir the last 10 years. But, financially i had to use most of the cash flow for living. Now I need some advise on finance options for a new...
Kevin Lewis
Avoiding capital gains tax
I took out some equity on one of my investment properties in 2015 and I am buying another investment property in 2016. Can I do a 1031 exchange for this transaction and, if so, can I defer the capital gains tax?
Ted L.
Decision Time
I have a property that was previously my residence and I have been renting for a couple years. I need to decide if I should keep it or sell it. If I sell it before July, I will be able to take the small gain tax fre...
Gary Kuhn
HOA charging only investors records keeping fee is IT LEGAL
1 posts Quote Just got a letter from HOA wanting $250.00 / Yr. for ONLY non resident owners. They also want a copy of lease with a rider of HOA rules and contact info for all occupants, from every investor. Fines ...
Michael Conway
Phoenix vacation property management companies?
I'm looking into buying a SFR in the Chandler area of Arizona, and am looking for recommendations for a great vacation property management company. Im looking for someone how has insight into the vacation rental mark...