
29 January 2025 | 107 replies
You have to allow time to do its job.

17 February 2025 | 105 replies
Most wholesale thread you read first thing out of their mouth is Hey I am only doing this so I can get some cash to buy rentals and enough rentals so i don't have to work.. well there is work in all this the whole mind set that real estate will allow you not to work is misplaced in my mind.

12 January 2025 | 5 replies
I'm currently building up capital for future ventures and properties that I find on market, as well as attempting to find the best brokerage where I can work under an individual who is already more established.

20 February 2025 | 16 replies
This is a huge value add and allows us flexibility if the market ever dips or issues arise.I have been assuming that $1k per month in Cap Ex/Expenses, which is roughly 10% of the gross income across all units fully rented out.

20 February 2025 | 10 replies
Friendly reminder that loan guidelines typically allow you to use the theoretical or real income from the other unit (the one you're not going to occupy) to help you qualify for the mortgage.

10 February 2025 | 59 replies
But ...The first thing I observed was the replacement cost portion of the quote, was, IMO, less than what it will actually cost to demolish the remains of the existing structure, pay for any hazardous waste removal following a catastrophic loss, and actually pay to replace the property in the event of a total loss, even though I used the quote feature to increase the replacement cost value by 20% (the maximum it would allow).

31 January 2025 | 20 replies
Somewhat unrelated, but I do not allow BiggerPockets to do business with partners who require their clients to sign agreements or otherwise agree to terms that prevent them from leaving what they feel to be honest reviews on BiggerPockets.

18 February 2025 | 21 replies
The price point and low property tax rate allow you to build a portfolio that cash flows and contains 15%-20% equity.

13 January 2025 | 16 replies
.: The applicant needs a social security number or an individual tax ID number (ITIN).

4 February 2025 | 9 replies
If transferring the property to an LLC, be mindful of the due-on-sale clause, and note that an LLC itself does not offer tax savings unless electing S-Corp status, which is rare for rentals.To maximize tax benefits, consider cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and short-term rental (STR) strategies, which could allow you to offset W-2 income if structured properly.