Jonathan Greene
Are the forums on BiggerPockets getting worse and worse or is it just me?
23 January 2025 | 52 replies
I would employ full-time paid employees as moderators, not VAs or people willing to help (although they are great for doing it) because it is what makes the site better to get rid of the dust.2.
Kyle Carter
Apartmetnts with all section 8 tenants
5 January 2025 | 7 replies
The higher credit, higher income, gainfully employed S8 tenants are choosy about where they live and do not want to live in a bad, high crime area.By buying in an area that appeals to high quality S8 tenants, the arbitrage that you might see between S8 being higher than market might disappear.So that being said, it’s more important to lead by location than strategy.Happy to talk further if you like.
Polat Caglayan
Detroit or Cleveland?
17 January 2025 | 27 replies
Strong rental demand: With major employers like the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, along with a growing arts and culture scene, Cleveland attracts a steady stream of renters.Revitalization efforts: Many areas of Cleveland are experiencing significant revitalization, which can lead to increased property values and appreciation potential.I can't comment on the Detroit market specifically, I have never been and have never done any research on it!
Matthew C.
Advice on multifamily vacancy
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Our manager looks at employment, rental history.
Susana Alcorta
New to RE living in Austin TX area and about to move to Protland OR!
17 January 2025 | 6 replies
A furnished mid-term rental or month to month lease can be well worth the small incremental monthly cost for this flexibility if you are serious about finding a great live in flip candidate on your timeline, not that of your employer's.
Marie Copul
W2 Income +500k - What's the best real estate investing strategy for me to scale?
6 January 2025 | 25 replies
Folks very often dont realize the cost of being self employed when every facet of your life comes out of your pocket.
Jon D.
Relocation / selling vs investment?
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
Sounds like a good situation from the employment perspective.
Mary Peale
Seeking Advice on STR Profitability & Strategic Adjustments for Year 2
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
I would try to maximize revenue through things like additional marketing/platforms for example adding VRBO in addition to Airbnb etc, as well as employing pricing software.
Robert Liu
New build with delta build services in Cape Coral
22 January 2025 | 66 replies
Their rates are good but boy, they looked at my financials and ask some funny questions such as asking for proof that I could withdraw funds from my SEP IRA account, and that I need to provide documentation to verify that this employer sponsored retirement account allows for funds to be withdrawn, or if withdrawals could only be made in connection with the borrowers employment termination, retirement or death etc. everyday they sent me something new to answer.
Greg Strunak
Cash flow/ passive income
30 December 2024 | 6 replies
From what I’ve read in Bloomberg, electing S-Corp taxation for your LLC might reduce your self-employment tax burden when you start paying yourself a salary.