Victor Yang
if i gift a house, is the cost basis what i purchased it for or the FMV?
24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Victor Yang: If I gift a house, what amount will go towards the lifetime gift limit, the amount i purchased the house for, or the current FMV?
Steve S.
What type of locks do you use for external doors on your rentals?
25 January 2025 | 18 replies
.), but the bedrooms are regular keys, as @Jonathan C. mentioned for the front door, the unit is set up to send me an email when the batteries are low. i also have another student rental ( 8 rooms, 2 entry, 2 units + utility room) one master key and each bedroom has its own key that will get students in the entry, there unit, and there own bedroom. had a locksmith do that one. cost me a few hundred dollars with keying and supplying the locks ( 13 total ). i like both setups but may look into the landlord locks again for my 3rd student rental i just purchased.
Jacqueline Wright
Ready to Dive into My First REI Purchase—Auction Property with Hard Money or DSCR?
23 January 2025 | 3 replies
With this being your first purchase, you may want to consider a property that's not being sold at auction.
Lorraine Hadden
Conventional Purchase Option
13 January 2025 | 2 replies
If you had good credit (670-730 range), you have 20% to make a down payment, and sufficient income to qualify for the home you want to purchase - Would you choose the FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER or CONVENTIONAL purchase option...which would you pick and WHY?
Clarase Mika
Did You Know You Can Purchase Property in Germany With Only 5-10% Down?
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Understand Realtor (Agent) Fees- In Germany, real estate agent (Makler) fees are typically paid by the buyer and can range from 3-7% of the property purchase price, plus 19% VAT.- These fees are due at closing and are part of the overall transaction costs.6.
Nicole Gauthier
Is Furnished Finder worth it in Urban areas?
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
It’s a 3 bedroom home, brand new build and just shy of 1500 sq ft.
Troy Parker
Renting your first rental to a friend
26 January 2025 | 11 replies
Hi Troy congrats on your purchase, which it seems you purchased at a forelcousre auction.
Bruce D. Kowal
🏠 vs 📈 - A Fresh Look at Real Estate and Dividend Stocks
28 January 2025 | 0 replies
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Samantha Benz
Should I go to BPCON?
28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Samantha Benz: Hey everyone, I am a brand new investor and member of the Bigger Pockets Community.
Robert Frazier
$35k reasons you should always use experienced agents for real estate purchases.
27 January 2025 | 2 replies
He knows nothing relevant about this purchase.