Ashan D
Ever thought of jumping ship into Business Acquisition?
I've often pondered the thought of intimately learning an industry, scooping up businesses, and building a small empire much like RE investors do. Dry cleaners, nail salons, etc. Sure there's less of them than SFRs or...
Allen Ellis
Ready to buy my first deal: advice welcome
Hi all,I'm getting ready to purchase my first house and would love a sanity check and any advice you all may have.Background
I'm currently living in a rented room costing me $400/moI have some extra cash which I'd li...
Rick Albert
House Hacking - House with ADU - FHA 203(k) Loan
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $520,000
Cash invested: $100,000
My wife and I bought a single family home with a detached garage. Using so...
Becky Watkins
Deck on an Owner-Occupied Multifamily
Last year I redid the stairs on my triplex. It was more than a small repair, so I am capitalizing it. My question is whether I can depreciate the whole thing or just 2/3 of the cost. The entrance to my unit is in the ...
Michael Bennett
Medium Term Rental
I am interested in learning more about the medium term rental strategy. I recently listened to a BP podcast with an investor primary renting medium term with great results. We have a home in Gilbert AZ that will long ...
Jenni Utz
The Importance of Property Management in Real Estate Investing
Property management is one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of real estate investing. Whether you own a single rental property or manage a portfolio of multifamily units, effective property management...
Michael Daharsh
Passive Syndication vs. Getting Hands On
I recently read the book, “The Perfect Investment” by Paul Moore. Good Read. To sum it up in a sentence, Moore believe that investing in proven syndicators, with proven managers, in a growing market is the perfect inv...
Ken Latchers
Others stealing your deal
One of the many gurus who regularly emails me, is offering "deal protection insurance" for a price. In other words, magic words to insert into your deal offers/contracts, so someone else does not up your accepted off...
Eric Dubrule
Tax credit for lead abatement
In August of 2013 I paid $7,680 for lead abatement. I am eligible for $4,500 lead tax credit through the state of Massachusetts. My question is, do I still claim the 7,680 as a deductible repair expense or do I ha...
Ryan Gillis
Does this contract look okay (contingencies in particular)?
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENTThis Agreement shall become a binding contract between Buyer and Seller effective as of the Sellers Acceptance Date.General Information. The following capitalized terms and phrases have ...