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Christopher Smith UPREIT any personal experience?
22 January 2025 | 10 replies
So all of the gain and depreciation recapture are initially still tax deferred.However, like Joe said, the down side is later when sold  you lose the 1031 option. the client will pay tax on all gain and depreciation recaptured from before the 1031 also. 
Basit Siddiqi Experienced SFH Investor: Next Steps?
21 January 2025 | 6 replies

Hello everyone, I am reaching out to the BP Community for suggestions.My Portfolio100% owner of 7 SFH PropertiesGP in about 30 SFH properties(of which I own somewhere between 25% to 50%)All but two properties are mana...

Noyessie Hubert Tenant not paid rent, step for eviction
24 January 2025 | 3 replies

Hi,I accepted a tenant at the beginning of December. Here security deposit and most of the first month's rent are supposed to be paid by NJ Victims of Crimes.Fast forward now:- she did not pay her rent of January. Kee...

Jay Hinrichs LA fires Wholesalers Beware
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
I'm never in favor of government over stepping, but I can also see how desperate individuals can be taken advantage of during this tragedy. 
Jason Hatfield Buying a house at auction
29 January 2025 | 9 replies
It is not uncommon for auctions like this one to get rescheduled multiple times before ever actually making it to the courthouse steps
Melanie Baldridge My opinion: 401K VS RE
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
Generational Wealth: If your SDIRA invests in real estate, those assets can pass to your heirs, benefiting from the step-up in basis (outside the SDIRA) or continued tax-advantaged growth if inherited in a beneficiary IRA.
Nicholas A. How many realtors to reach out to
27 January 2025 | 13 replies
The world of real estate has changed.The result of the lawsuits is that a REALTOR® is now required to have an exclusive buyer's agreement before stepping into/onto any property on a potential buyer's behalf.
Bruce D. Kowal The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  
Pixel Rogue Real-estate Exit Plan
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
- If so, 1031 into something bigger and easier to manage and then when you pass, the inheritor receives your property(s) at a stepped up basis - subject to Inheritance Tax limits.Otherwise, sell one every 1-5 years when you need the cash, so you can plan expenses to offset capital gains.
Yaroslav Shtogun Lot split with house on the line
20 January 2025 | 16 replies
Apply for a dimensional variance on the vacant lot to allow a smaller lot and/or setback so it can be built upon.Your best first steps are to sketch a plan, possibly with an engineer's help, then contact the zoning department to discuss your idea with them to get informal feedback on your liklihood of success before you spend a lot of money.