If you are wanting to sell your real estate property, but are worried about paying taxes on the capital gains, a great strategy to consider is a 721 Exchange. Section 721 of the Internal Revenue code allows an investo...

I'm a new investor interested in purchasing a turnkey property outside of the state of California and was wondering if anyone here had any advice on the process or recommendations for companies I could use. 

I recently finished reading a real estate book where the author recommends tying up a property quickly (if initial analysis suggests the deal is a good one) and then doing the due diligence. This sounds pretty obvious...

I have (self)studied real estate for several years but have only recently (last 6 mos) really begun to grasp the cash flow and tax savings aspects of long term real estate assets. I have an example of an opportunity ...

Hello folks, I'm relatively knew to the BP community. Very exciting. I'm looking at a 3Bed/1.5Ba single family house to buy/rehab/rent out in the Dineen Park area in Milwaukee. I'm from New York and this is going to b...

Hi all! I hope I'm posting to the correct forum... I recently purchased a 2 flat in Chicago that is in need of a full gut rehab. Between the basement, first floor, and second floor, there is about 2,500 sq ft of finis...

Hello! First post here, I have been a RE Agent for 10years but just now getting into multifamily and light commercial. I am currently helping a client find & purchase a 2-4plex, but I am finding many owners/agents...

Hey all,

I'm preparing to purchase my first 3/4-plex and have read a few books so I have a good grip on the fundamentals, but not much "street knowledge". One of the keys that all the books push is confirming mainten...

Do you have a check list of things to look at, take pictures of or write down?  Do you bring your contractor with you for the first look?  Do you take measurements?  We are looking for our next home to flip.  We have ...

I'm investigating if I qualify as a RE Professional for the IRS.  I'm retired with no W2 income.  Primary income is from real estate, investments, pensions and IRA.  We currently own 38 units held in LLCs and privatel...