Ryan Jopson
Help with creative-financing for investment property
Good evening, I'll cut right to the point. I am trying to obtain a mortgage for a 3-family investment property. I do not have enough capital to cover the 25% down, but am grateful my father has offered to cover the ad...
Liam Somers
W-9 for Section 8 rental property
First-time poster but long-time lurker - thanks for the wealth of information that's provided here!My wife and I just purchased our first rental property - a duplex in IN - and one side is Section 8. We're working wit...
Cheryl C.
Questions on liability issues of using "handymen"
Hello BP Nation! I need some advice. I plan to hire some college kids for general labor on a farm we own. The work will involve use of chainsaws, tractor, ladders, etc. I am worried about what happens if one of th...
Rich Hupper
Tax deductions and Loan Qualification
Hi EveryoneI am trying to maximize self employed tax deductions while only deducting expenses that can be later be rolled back into my income by lenders. I know it is a balancing act for self employed people. So far I...
Adam Craig
ELEVATOR QUESITON - Is is necessary if 3 story office building?
Just purchased a completely vacant 3 story, 23K sq foot retail/office building on the edge of a decent downtown area in a medium sized city.
We are going to rehab the whole thing but still undecided about an elevator...
Mike Healey
Banking Best Practices for Rental Properties
Just purchased my first investment property in St Louis, MO - A duplex that we'll be owner-occupying. We have about a month before closing and right now, I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle my banking situ...
Victor Vazquez
house hacking
Hey guys, I was wondering if I bought a 3 bedroom 2 bath. house could I rent all 3 bedrooms and build a shed for myself in the backyard to sleep in?
Susan Herschell
Another name for Landlord
Looking for some fresh and innovative ideas to replace the term "Landlord". Anyone using something different out there to describe yourself to tenants?
Chris Johnson
Where did you get your financing from?
Hi all...This forum has been a great help for me. Though i actively don't post or participate, Im reading lot of your posts which is helping me to prepare for my first venture :)
Ok here is the question. Do you get ...
Account Closed
Tricky situation- how do I cover my... assets?
Hello fellow BP'ers, I have a tricky situation on my hands, and I need some direction.I have been flipping houses for about 15 years, and am now wanting to switch directions a bit and move into buying more rentals. I ...