Zachary Rosa
1031 or not!
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
Net proceeds - Is the amount of cash that goes into your exchange account.
Tim W.
Invest for Cash Flow or Appreciation- Which do you favor more?
22 December 2024 | 7 replies
And historically, real estate has a proven track record of appreciating over time.
Thu Pham
Purchasing an existing Airbnb with future bookings
14 January 2025 | 25 replies
This approach avoids downtime and lets you start earning right away.Future Bookings:Taking over bookings can get tricky since Airbnb doesn’t allow direct transfers between accounts.
Helena Goyvaerts
BRRRR - Experiences with the refinancing part for non US-citizens?
6 January 2025 | 10 replies
Foreign National programs sometimes require that you have US credit and most will want you to have a US-based bank account.
Armell Mayers
Real Estate Taxes
31 December 2024 | 6 replies
@Armell MayersBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.
Eric Lopez
Estimating Operating Expenses
19 December 2024 | 3 replies
A lot of lenders used to apply 35% for expenses, but in the last several years, the numbers for supplies, labor, utilities, taxes, etc… have increased significantly.Also take into account the age, occupancy and how has the property been maintained, this will affect the expenses too
Account Closed
Paying off Rental or Primary
31 December 2024 | 8 replies
Account ClosedI recommend that have a consultation with your tax accountant and/or financial advisor on ways to reduce your taxes.
Scott Schnabel
New Regulations in the City of Cleveland
3 January 2025 | 18 replies
If a problem arises with the property, the City will attempt to contact the owner and hold them accountable.
Tom Hall
is it a good idea to pay of my mortgage fast?
6 January 2025 | 28 replies
When you pay cash for a $400,000 home and rent it out, your rate of return will likely be less than 6%.You could invest in stocks and earn 7% or better.You could put the money in a high-interest savings account and earn up to 5%.I don't understand why anyone would pay cash for real estate, erasing many benefits that increase the rate of return, while exposing themselves to the risk of loss (turnover costs, bad tenants, capex, etc.).
Stefhan Malherbe
Selling my property as a Short Term Rental business
1 January 2025 | 7 replies
AirBNB and VRBO don't transfer accounts and reviews.