Shahn Sattar
Tax Question Regarding Borrowed Money
Hello BP,I am looking to buy my first investment deal and I had a quick tax question for anyone that might be able to help. I have been pre-approved through the traditional means (20-25% down) but I have been recently...
William Kercher
Finding great long-term tenants
This question is mainly for people who own rental properties and have dealt with very good tenants and very bad tenants. From past experiences, what are some obvious signs to spot out a bad tenant? What are signs to s...
Howard Hendler
Owner Responsibilities Over and Above Property Manager
Hello, I'm interested in understanding the responsibilities of a property owner that would not be handled by a property manager (or that would be a la carte items). For example, are the items below the responsibility ...
Andrew Sessions
Investing in a flip (being the money man)
Hi all! This is my first post on BP. I am considering putting up some money for a flip. I would just be a money man that would be a small portion of the overall deal. In exchange for my investment the "Flipper" is...
Eric Bate
How do I use my first property to buy my next?
I bought my first duplex in Minnesota in October, 2016. I lived there for a full two years, and then I moved to Chicago to be with my gf/fiancee. I rented out the unit that I was living in, so it's fully rented now.Re...
Dorothea Anderson
New member from Atlanta, Georgia
Hi everybody!!!! I am SUPER excited to be here. My name is DeeDee Anderson I am looking to connect with members in and outside of my area for insight on real estate investing. I have been working in the financial indu...
Jacob Weaver
Leasehold Estate with Lease Option
Hello All,I am working on taking control of a duplex using a long term lease option. The current rents are below market value and I plan on raising rents up to market value to add equity to the property while it is un...
Eddie Hemenway
New Investor from Central Florida
Hi all,My name is Eddie. I'm fairly new to the investing side of real estate and starting out as a part-time investor. I've been in the construction industry for 30 years, Have held/do hold General Contractor and Elec...
Valerie Hodge
New Member eager for advice!
My name is Valerie and I am looking into a career in real estate.I am currently a manager at a large restaurant in Naperville IL and love my job but its not the career path I want long term . I have absolutely no exp...
Matt Holmer
Return of Earnest Money on HUD Home
I have a question for those experience investors who have purchased from HUD. I've been looking at a few properties with a realtor who I have never worked with before. He has experience with REO, HUD, etc. He has sa...