![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3115345/small_1726954044-avatar-stevenm775.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
31 October 2024 | 18 replies
@Steven Mendiola admire your gungho attitude, be sure to temper it a bit with reality, but don't lose you energy - it can help you recover from a lot of mistakes!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/292475/small_1621442145-avatar-reinvestorjames.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 October 2024 | 40 replies
Most commodities and markets are efficient, which means nothing good lasts forever.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/86278/small_1621416251-avatar-allendehl.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
20 October 2024 | 8 replies
Good afternoon fellow investors,I just closed on my first rental property, which consists of a main house with 3 attached smaller units (efficiencies) - this is very normal in this area- , everything is on one meter.The previous owner used to live in the main house and therefore all utilities were included in the smaller units's rent payments.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1680612/small_1621514730-avatar-kuriakos.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 October 2024 | 11 replies
I cut costs, maximized efficiencies, raised rents accordingly (that alone will increase my cash flow this year by about $1,000 per month); and streamlined landscaping/pest control/rehab work and on.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2428449/small_1695348503-avatar-savana1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
25 October 2024 | 0 replies
Matching their energy is the first step to building trust.🧠 Tap into Their Pain Points: Listen for words like "stuck," "frustrated," "exhausted," "drained."
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1195162/small_1712333088-avatar-jenniutz.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 October 2024 | 7 replies
If you're serious about scaling your real estate portfolio and protecting your investments, consider the value that professional property management can bring.Property management is not just about managing properties—it’s about building long-term wealth through strategic, efficient, and legal management of your real estate investments.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2489253/small_1717869328-avatar-zack20.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
27 October 2024 | 13 replies
If it is worth your time, energy and money to build your assets, it is worth some time to learn how to protect it!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1498928/small_1684780140-avatar-grego34.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
1 November 2024 | 48 replies
I don’t know your particulars but schedule e and no substantial services is common with self managers and very tax efficient.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2879946/small_1700584157-avatar-stetsonc3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
25 October 2024 | 5 replies
What's the most efficient way to achieve these goals?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/599575/small_1716527165-avatar-ryank62.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
25 October 2024 | 6 replies
.- Insights on the best practices for structuring these entities for optimal asset protection and tax efficiency.- Any potential pitfalls to watch out for during this process.If anyone has navigated a similar setup or has referrals to professionals who can help, I would be extremely grateful for your input!