Jon Holden
FHA occupancy rules. Need advice
Hi, this is my first time posting on the forum, hopefully someone can help me with my situation. I live in an owner occupied duplex that I purchased with an FHA loan. I live in one side, and I rent the other side out....
Scott Pigman
Texas Tax Sale Newbie Questions
I'm trying to understand how tax sales work in Texas to see if it's something I want to pursue further. I'll appreciate corrections or confirmations on the things I think I know and answers to the things I don't.I und...
Alvin Bittner
New Build to Rent -- Is it a pipe dream?
This would be my first venture into real estate so I'm not sure how to go about figuring out if this will work.I would like to build new houses to rent.I'm unable to do any of the labor and quite a bit short on cash.H...
Bob Collett
Property Management - Cleveland
A couple of weeks ago I picked up a new property management client with a number of properties in the Cleveland area. As I began onboarding the existing tenants, one of the tenants was quick to say: “Oh, I just wanted...
Eli Winkelman
Solar panels on rental property?
Hey, new here. I don't own a rental property myself, my dad used too, but that was more from necessity. Hopefully one day I will, but I'm fifteen now, and more worried about paying for college. However, I'm part of a ...
Brock Lile
What are some ABSOLUTE "don'ts" in Washington??
Hello.I've been searching around to learn more about Washington State-specific laws in relation to investing. I'm mostly focusing on wholesaling right now but these laws would most likely apply to any investor looking...
Paul Winka
Property in service, and how to deduct repair costs now?
I just bought a house in my name that I intend to rent out. I paid $46K for it and closed on 14 Nov. It needs around $35K in repairs, and those repairs are ongoing now and should be finished by 25 Dec. I would like to...
Amy Veldkamp
How to remove name from mortgage loan!
My ex and I divorced back in 2012 and I did a Quit Claim Deed leaving him the house. My name is still on the loan tho. He recently passed away and the new girlfriend is going to stay in the house and said she would ma...
Daniel Hornsby
Vacant lots and what to look for...
I recently came into contact with a sweet little old lady who called me from a yellow letter I sent her. She mentioned she had 2 parcels of vacant land side by side that she was considering selling. A total lot size o...
KJ D'Costa
Tax Protection for Flipping Income
We're starting our flipping business this year in order to fund our buy and hold strategy. And I understand that income from rehabs/flips is taxed at the highest level. However, we intend to use all profits for the pu...