![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/851821/small_1651019720-avatar-michaeld391.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
25 January 2025 | 15 replies
US, UK, Australia and other parts of the world are more for "traditional" investing in real estate for capital gain.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/267820/small_1707842389-avatar-jorgea3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 February 2025 | 4 replies
Cultivate strong relationships with brokers to gain access to off-market deals and increase your deal flow.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3042805/small_1738069987-avatar-seans653.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 February 2025 | 5 replies
Building a portfolio allows you to gain experience, develop systems, develop your own approach to managing properties etc.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3178270/small_1738531763-avatar-davids2966.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
2 February 2025 | 2 replies
– Considering Class A properties with established tenants• Less focus on appreciation – Prioritizing income stability over potential future gains Current Opportunity: I’m evaluating a retail property in downtown Portland with:• >80% occupancy, most tenants in place for 10+ years• Decent cap rate (6-7%), NNN lease• Well-maintained, high-quality building, with existing HOA which will take care of maintenance.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2206374/small_1737245656-avatar-jasonb1040.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
27 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you do place the property in her name, then inherit it later, it does allow for you to receive a step up in basis at that point, allowing you to sell the house shortly after her death without paying capital gains tax.5.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3051832/small_1718554751-avatar-matthewo203.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
26 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am obviously conflicted with the moral side of pursuing legal action here, but understand that people can do untruthful things when it comes to financial gains.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1854748/small_1637797740-avatar-ryanc795.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
17 January 2025 | 23 replies
No capital gains!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/337618/small_1669832426-avatar-rpiazza905.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
Instead of spending years learning by trial and error, working with a coach or mentor can allow you to accelerate your learning curve, gain confidence, and achieve your goals faster.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/566453/small_1707761303-avatar-hl1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
18 January 2025 | 1 reply
Is it better to sell, pay off mortgage and capital gains and take the cash to invest in another property or is it better to refi/ETO and take the cash to invest in another property?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3119662/small_1726460571-avatar-hanhn20.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 February 2025 | 8 replies
So you could see big appreciation gains (with no guarantee).