Melissa Kirk
Converting a 4 Suite Office Building into Commercial Condos
25 June 2024 | 2 replies
This can involve public hearings and meeting specific requirements.Surveyor: Hire a surveyor to map the property and define the boundaries of each condo unit.Legal Counsel: Work with a real estate attorney to ensure all legal requirements are met and the condo conversion is properly documented.Financial and Operational Considerations:Condo Fees: Determine the monthly condo fees for maintenance, repairs, and other communal expenses.Insurance: Ensure proper insurance coverage for the condo association and individual units.Reserve Fund: Establish a reserve fund for future repairs and maintenance.Tax Considerations:Initial Purchase with 1031 Exchange: 1031 Exchange Basics: By using a 1031 exchange, you defer capital gains taxes on the sale of your previous property by reinvesting the proceeds into a new like-kind property.Down Payment and Financing: You're putting down $220,000 and financing the remainder at 8% over 20 years, resulting in a monthly payment of $2,593.Converting to Condos and Selling Units:Capital Gains Deferral: The 1031 exchange allows you to defer capital gains on the initial exchange.
Elaine Moy
Texas Real-Estate Attorneys
20 June 2024 | 5 replies
I feel i’ve grown a bit fast for myself and now have secured 3 rental properties under my belt in one year - Two being out-of-state and one being my primary residence turned into a rental, which is what brought me to this question: does anyone know any real estate attorneys in Texas that can look over my lease agreement?
Rafael Macias-Gutierrez
New Member for House Flips
24 June 2024 | 9 replies
I must say that I am green to real estate investing as well, so any input that may be of help would be greatly appreciated.
Suzanne Boles
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
24 June 2024 | 5 replies
I am passionate about real estate investing!
John Balzowski
Have a few properties, don't know what to do next.
24 June 2024 | 21 replies
My first post on BP, I've been a lurker for a long time.I sold my e-commerce company last year and have been doing some real-estate investing, I've bought and fixed up several personal homes over the years and have always wanted to get into real-estate investing.I live in CA, and I bought my first investment property in Temple Texas at the beginning of the year.
David Cherkowsky
Appreciation Tracking Advice
24 June 2024 | 5 replies
Any property that's a real comp and I'll "follow" and see when it sells.
Kay Brown
Is HIS Capital a scam?
24 June 2024 | 4 replies
When I looked them up they both seem to be real estate agents, which seems odd to be working in a lending facility.
Ashwin kumar Kovur
OKC rental areas
25 June 2024 | 4 replies
Research local rental market trends for 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes to determine competitive rental rates and ensure they align with your financial goals.Consulting with local real estate professionals can provide valuable insights into market trends and potential challenges.
Noble Crawford
Leveraging Real Estate Assets For Lucrative Government Contracts
20 June 2024 | 1 reply
If you're not yet aware of this niche strategy whereby you can leverage your real estate assets (single family, multifamily, hotels, etc.) to generate significant long term cashflow, this is the podcast to watch.
Hieu Le
New to real estate
21 June 2024 | 4 replies
I have a home I’m currently fixing up for rental. I thought about doing mtr or str. It’s 4bd 3.5ba nice neighborhood and planning to cover inground pool and add pickle ball court. Can someone point me on where to star...