Jared MontBlanc
5 acres with Grapefruit trees - deductions?
So I have the potential to purchase a property with 3 units on 5 acres, which includes a ton of fruit trees that are taken care of by outsourced farmers (small check to owner). Apparently the big thing is the tax ben...
Ellen A.
Tenant or landlord responsible for rats?
Please let me know who is responsible for paying for an exterminator to get rid of rats. The tenant or the landlord? I'm new to all this. Also I know a landlord who charges a service fee for service calls to keep te...
Account Closed
Which is better?
To invest long term in an established community or to invest in a community that has all things necessary to keep its community viable? The first can't grow, its established. The latter maintains its community and...
Alan DeRossett
fruit tree Tax exemption
In California more then 5 fruit trees is considered a Orchard for tax purposes, I can get the Orchard Tax exemption for first 4 years after planting. has any one tried this with multifamily properties? I know of singl...
Steve G.
Where to buy first positive cashflow investment property.
Hello,My son is looking to purchase his first rental investment property. He lives in the Bay Area and is looking to buy a positive cash flow single family house (at 20% down). Would it be be best to look in Californi...
Paul Sandhu
Do you have fruit or nut trees at your STR?
One of my houses has a big pecan tree in the front yard. It's a 3 story house, and the pecan tree is taller than the house. Another house has a black walnut tree in the back yard. My lawn mowing guy was complaining ...
Bradley Buxton
Pros and Cons of Investing in 55+ Communities
I've talked to a few people about the pros and cons of 55+ communities with SFH. The tenants generally are easier on the properties but also can have higher HOA's. Do you have to be 55+ to buy or only reside? What ...
Jen Bastian
Tampa Bay Bound
Hello BP! I'm a new real estate investor getting ready to relocate to the Tampa Bay area to flip houses with my husband. We've never been to the area so any suggestions or thoughts on up and coming neighborhoods that ...
Bill Walsh
Florida Real Estate
I have been in the central FL area for 20 years. I have been investing for the last 10. I have made bunches of money the last few years in addition ot working a full time job. I am wanting to go full time investing...
Marcia Maynard
Weird Crimes....What's your story?
Just when you think you've heard it all....On Easter Sunday one of our elderly tenants was enjoying the good weather and had his front door open. A woman who he had never seen before walked into his apartment and went...