Mohammad Haidarasl
Can I still do this?
I was a heavy user of the site about a year and a half ago. I never really secured any deals while I was trying to wholesale. However, I have wondered about something and I'd really like your input. My main interests ...
Ben Hunt
How strict is the FHA Self Sufficiency test?
I'm looking at buying in an off market 4-Plex in Austin Texas using FHA financing where passing the self sufficiency test is iffy.In my calculations, 75% of the total rent covers approximately 100% of the PITI. Howeve...
Chris Jensen
Do Real Estate Agents Shun FSBO Properties?
So I'm genuinely curious about this topic, and I apologize if it's been covered previously. I've been thinking a lot lately about sellers who go the fsbo route but say they are willing to entertain buyers with agents...
Rishi Ramlogan
REAL return on real estate is MUCH lower than many claim here
Real estate is a good enough investment as is - why tell people fairy tales?First off, I am talking about pure passive investing. If people want to get into the real estate BUSINESS, and do all the labor that is in...
Marie Withelidua
I own a home in a declining area...
My apologies in advance for being verbose, but the details are necessary. I've been living in my home for 7+ years and I've seen the neighborhood change with some property owners renting out their homes instead of sel...
Alex Applebee
You have 50k to invest. Where do you buy?
If you have 50k to buy rental property with, where and what would you purchase?
Carlos Guzman
Should I dump my CPA ?
Hello Everyone,Piggybacking on another post about CPA recs, I wanted to share my experience with my current CPA and get feedback My CPA does not disclose up front what costs would be associated with meetings, advice a...
John Hyre
Pass-Thru Deduction, Landlords, New Regs
Panic! Landlords Cannot Take New Pass-Thru Deduction! NOT.The IRS just came out with proposed regulations on the awesome new Pass-Thru Ded...
Karen Margrave
Sunriver - Bend - La Pine OREGON - Let's plan a meetup!!
Hi everyone!! For those that don't know who I am, I am Karen Margrave. I've been a moderator on BP for several years, having become obsessed with the site in 2010 or so. I was living in Orange County CA and we were b...
Kris R.
Am I a future real estate mogul? This seems too easy...
Hello,
My name is Kristopher. I’m 22 and live in Miami beach, FL with my parents and girlfriend. I am a college student studying Finance, and I also have a part time job at Bank of America. My parents have ow...