Welcome to the BP forums and the Chicago Real Estate Investor Community @Emmanuel Rugamba!

I’ve been diving into real estate and learning every step of the way.

Hi all, and nice to meet everyone. I just recently went under contract on my first property. Its a 3 bed, 2 bath, main house with a den and attached guest house. Guest house is 1 bed and 1 bath. I will be living in th...

Basically wanting to pay two years of Real Estate taxes in 2025 and deduct on 2025 Return when filed in 2026.

Hi everyone, Happy New Year!
I just bought my first rental property in Baltimore, MD, and I’m planning to rent it out by the room, including the basement. The property is located near two colleges, so I’m focusing on...

That's actually one of my pieces of advice for you... learn how to do your own book keeping so you know your P&L in real time at all times. 8) Hard to say without knowing the value of the place, CC&Rs, as well as any HOA fees/dues. 

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I am currently studying to get my real estate license in the state of PA and plan on buying my first investment property in the next couple months.

@Otis Clayton You say "I am at the point that I want a partner with some cash and credit to refi the deals I get from marketing and talking to sellers"Based on that you are looking for someone who has cash and credit, wants to invest/benefit from real estate but does not have time to find deals.Look for someone like that, be clear on their role and your role.

My name is Abigail and I a nurse in Tyler and a newbie real estate investor!