Stefan D.
Looking for CPA for Tax Preperation
Hey all,Looking for recommendations for an accountant / tax professional to prepare my 2023 (and beyond) taxes. I own my primary, and rental properties that are in 2 other states, mostly long-term and 1 STR. Hoping t...
Eric Gleaton
Agents getting listings through “motivated leads” ?
Has any investors / wholesalers with RE licenses benefitted from leads that come through “We buy Houses” marketing efforts by getting multiple listings? Go to an appointment and offer motivated seller amount that is r...
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Protect Yourself from Contractor Scams
* A person soliciting door to door for repair work. Though they may seem quite knowledgeable and appear friendly, this is not a common tactic of a professional contractor. Door to door soliciting leaves very little ev...
Susan McBride
Can I deduct closing costs I am paying on behalf of the buyer
Hi. I am trying to find out if I can include closing costs I am paying on behalf of the buyer in my capital gains calculation. They want to increase the price they are paying for the home and have me pay their closi...
Henley H.
Are private lenders able to charge PMI?
Are private lenders for real estate able to charge private mortgage insurance the way that banks do as an added security? Any insights would be appreciated- Thanks!
Michael Hunt
Communicating low ball offers to my (buyer) agent
Hello.We're looking to purchase our first primary residence in a HCOL area. We have a budget range (~$900k - $1.0M) that we'd like to communicate to our agent, but also wanted to let him know that we'd like to make so...
Shawn French
Is this normal or sleazy in the banking world?
Hey there, I'm a newbie investor and while getting my first mortgage, the rep, from one of the big banks, included a life/disabililty insurance policy that already had my health questions all answered (all "no"s w...
Andy K
Should we file for "motion in limine" during eviction ?
Hi all,We had to recently file for an eviction of a tenant in Southern CA. When the unlawful detainer was served to the tenants, they responded back to the court saying that the unit had habitability issues. This seem...
Cathy T.
Evicting a tenant, she is appealing the judgement against her...now what?
She actually showed up for the hearing (which surprised the heck out of me) and agreed that she has not paid rent in a long time. The judge ruled in my favor. She filed her intent to appeal at the last possible minute...
Account Closed
Where to find houses to flip & flop - Charlotte nc
I thought there was a forum here on biggerpockets that listed homes that is for sale that would be great for flipping. How and where do potential investors find houses for flippings?