Pierre Garcia
New to the real-estate game. Taking my first steps through bigger pockets platform.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
It’s great to hear that you’re already working on a project to expand opportunities for real estate investors—that’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the field.As you dive deeper, here are a few things you’ll want to focus on to better understand how real estate investors analyze deals and make decisions:1.
Thanh Lu
For owners, self management vs hiring a vacation rental company?
31 January 2025 | 19 replies
I'll add that you must manage yourself for at least a year (all four seasons, etc.) to have a real understanding of what you want done and how much you would value what is offered by STR PM.
Fareen E.
Start lease on closing date or the day after?
10 January 2025 | 11 replies
I'm trying to understand if the lease begins on the day of closing or the day after, if closing is at 2pm.
Paloma Wodehouse
High Priced First Buy
8 January 2025 | 9 replies
One of my close friends in the busines had a similar setup.. her husband was also a contractor, and together they tackled a fixer-upper that ended up netting them a solid profit on their first deal.When you’re hunting for the right property, I’d lean on a realtor who really understands investor math... someone who’ll help you break down potential cash flow or resale value.
Ethan Borshansky
Can you 1031 Exchange into capital improvements?
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
You and your legal, tax and financial advisors should review this transaction in greater detail, especially the PLRs, to ensure you understand the significant risks involved and are structuring the transaction as close as possible to the PLRs to mitigate some of the risks.
Mitch Smith
What we have learned from flipping homes in the San Diego market.
10 January 2025 | 8 replies
Understanding the audience for each area helps us maximize the appeal—and the value—of every home we flip.2.
Sam Ojo
Looking to Scale and feeling Stuck
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
@Sam Ojo The $900K of equity isn't relevant without understanding the value of the real estate.
Stanley Nguyen
Tax on private lending fund
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
My understanding is profit from lending is considered "taxable income" and is therefore added to your income and subject to your normal tax rate after all deductions, etc.
Ana Maria
Anyone ever bought an investment property through SDIRA Wealth?
27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Here is my simple Top 5:1.Review the market – Understand the trends and conditions in the area.2.Analyze the property and the numbers – Ensure the deal makes financial sense.3.Visit the property – There’s no substitute for seeing it firsthand.4.Meet the team – Whether it’s your property manager, builder, or contractor, relationships matter.5.Complete inspections and appraisals – These protect you from costly surprises.If all these boxes are checked and the numbers work for your goals, then it’s likely a solid deal.
Tyler Mills
Transitional Neighborhood Indicators?
9 January 2025 | 1 reply
I understand some of the economic factors that can lead one to a particular city or province (or state), but unsure of some of the key elements as you funnel down below that level.Appreciate any insight.Tyler