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17 November 2020 | 4 replies
I would be putting myself back a minimum 6 months to get started investing if I go this route.I am aware of the BRRR strategy but this is not something I am interested in. I
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17 November 2020 | 1 reply
You don't know the area so you will need to dig in deep and get to know the area you are going to research and ultimately invest in. I
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19 November 2020 | 2 replies
I plan on using those funds to purchase a new house that I will live in. I
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20 November 2020 | 2 replies
The 4 years before you moved in is known as a non-qualified period and you have to prorate your gain to the non-qualified period.
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20 November 2020 | 1 reply
The biggest piece of advice I have for you is get as much completed (that you can afford) before you move in. I
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25 November 2020 | 13 replies
There is a lot that goes into choosing a city out of state to invest in. I
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22 November 2020 | 4 replies
Hello BP community - This is my first post where I am reaching out to the BP community for help and could use some advice on the situation I am in. I
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21 January 2021 | 45 replies
I am going to have a conversation with my new property manager soon about the effects of solar on rental income or the type of tenant it can bring in. I
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24 November 2020 | 9 replies
What makes a great area to invest in is the spread...not the # of renters or the affluence of the area.
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21 November 2020 | 4 replies
Thanks for weighing in...I was thinking the same thing in terms of the land value.