Rafael Ramos
Seeking Guidance and Strategies
11 January 2025 | 6 replies
Additional DetailsI’m willing to invest in out-of-state properties, though I prefer areas with good property management options.My primary focus is passive income, but I’m also interested in value-add opportunities.I want to ensure these investments provide strong tax benefits and diversify my portfolio.I’d love to hear from experienced investors:What would you do in my position?
Timothy Villa
Real Estate Novice
31 January 2025 | 12 replies
Many of these areas also benefit from both rising home values and increasing rents.Ultimately, successful investing comes down to selecting a growing market, a strong neighborhood, and building a reliable team to support you.
Gregory L.
Rent it or live-in flip it?
26 January 2025 | 2 replies
You’re trying to ruin the biggest benefit of the life in flip.
Jonathan Greene
Are the forums on BiggerPockets getting worse and worse or is it just me?
23 January 2025 | 52 replies
I would try as a company to do whatever it takes to keep the old timers in the forums with some benefits or something to show that they mean something to the site.
Jim Stanley
Worth it to use insurance for a repair.
23 January 2025 | 9 replies
You have to weigh the benefit of the insurance claim payment versus potentially having your carrier cancel you and perhaps get black-balled by the insurance industry.
Arthur Crum
RAD Diversified SCAM ALERT!!!
20 January 2025 | 242 replies
Seems Dutch is still out there doing Guru stuff but not for the benefit of Rad.
Allen Masry
what happens to 500k
23 January 2025 | 26 replies
I do like the tax benefits and leverage.
Ryan Marble
Buying land and building the multifamily residence???
12 January 2025 | 5 replies
But if you're able to figure it out and get it built, you can rent out the units and essentially BRRRR it and pull some/all of your equity out to repay your debts, yourself, and potentially keep the investment cycle going.
Timothy Hilario
Real Estate Advice
28 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hello @Timothy Hilario,I think there are benefits to both strategies.If you move out of your apartment and rent it as a mid-term rental, you could see decent cashflow without pulling equity out of the unit.
Zach Howard
LLC - many questions, please help!
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Zach Howard you pretty much MUST hold it in an LLC if you don't have the proper visa or greencard.1) Many attorneys over-hype the benefits of an LLC for each property.