John Larson
Buying primary home after retirement and owning rental property
I plan on retiring early and moving to a cheaper state in ~3 years. Our plan is to move into a rental home in the new state, sell previous home, and eventually buy a new home in the new state.Between now and then I p...
Jacob G.
Would you accept this applicant?
I just finished renovating my first property and have had a few applicants. I am on the fence with this one and would like the community's input.
The tenant needs to move ASAP due to fleeing an abusive relationship ...
Account Closed
Am lost on taxes and accountant seems too busy for me
With year end getting close I am trying to figure out what to do with my businesses to minimize my taxes. Cash is king. Can someone please help me. The online tax calc seem to not line up with my calculations.
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Michael Street
Real Estate or Index Funds?
Hi All,
I have a simple question with a not so simple answer.
Do we invest in index funds (Vanguard) or do we get into real estate?
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We have ZERO debt, no mortgage, no car pa...
Greg Olson
Do Title companies do double closings???
Can someone direct me to a title company that will do a double closing? North Title says its illegal and Title Smart that they can do two closings if they are roughly ten days apart. My associates are doing these ty...
Greg Jastrzab
Renting dilemma
Hi everyone, I finished rehab on my new rental (recently purchased a new 2 family house) and interviewed a young couple today with a small boy (2 years old self disclosed) and I really liked them; however, of cours...
Matt Geerts
Small town main street tenants
TL;DR - Commercial newbie needs to know how to effectively lease up a few shops in a tiny town. I have found myself suddenly to be a commercial property owner. Besides some residential units, my new building has 3 com...
Russell Gronsky
Analyze Retail Commercial Property?
Fellow BPers,I found a commercial retail property (strip mall) that I am interested in but I have no idea how to evaluate it. I've never done any strip malls before. How do I run the numbers? How do I know if this is ...
Huy N.
septic tank - houston
anybody in Houston ever own a house with a septic tank before? i am in contract to buy one with a septic tank. the house was built 1965 and the system is as old as the house. Not sure what thing to look out for and wh...
Sticky Rammel
Triplex assistance - what price would make it work?
Hello BP Friends - I am looking at a Triplex in a small town. Good neighborhood. It's fully rented out currently. It was built in the late 1800's. All 3 units are 1bd, 1ba.Owner wants to sell without listing, says the...