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Tim Hem Capital Gains and IRS Publication 523
9 January 2025 | 9 replies

Looking for some opinions on a recent home sale and possible capital gains exemptions. 
In short, I purchased my primary residence in 2017. I resided in the home until summer 2020 (total 2 yrs 9 months) and then depl...

Emily Hunt San Antonio TX- licensed or not?
2 September 2016 | 6 replies

Hello BP community! I am new to this site and to investing. I'm wondering how many investors, specifically in Texas, have their real estate license? What are your reasons for having/not having it? If you do not have y...

Jorge Vazquez 7 Tips You Need to Know Before Investing in Real Estate
8 July 2018 | 0 replies

#1 Create a Strategy and Plan Your GoalsOne of the most important things to do when you start thinking about real estate investing is creating an overall strategy.Begin by understanding your financial goals. Know what...

Frank Brown Flipping my first house
9 September 2018 | 5 replies

Hello Everyone my name is frank and I’m from the metro Detroit area, and I’m looking to do my first flip using a hard money lender I have 10k to put toward the deal with the lender. Just looking for advice on what pri...

Tomiko Graves Should I register as a business (LLC) before I get started?
25 August 2018 | 12 replies

With the tax breaks that come along with owning a business, should I register as a business before I start flipping houses?  I'm just concerned that the money gained will count as income which could be a tax nightmare.

Timothy Neafsey How low is too low to offer?
14 March 2018 | 6 replies

Have my eye on a 16 unit that has been hit with a death of owner and now illness of surviving spouse(at least that is what RE agent claims.)  Looking at possibly putting an offer in but from what I can tell( I am rely...

Chatree C. Feedback on live in flip in the Bay Area?
2 March 2018 | 6 replies

I'm interested in buying Bay Area property off market to rehab but then live in it for a couple years to capture tax advantage with the gain when I sell, then repeat. I'm looking at Peninsula Area such as San Mateo, R...

Crystal Robens Newbie in Virginia looking for advice
2 July 2018 | 5 replies

So I’m trying to up my game as far as investing in real estate.  I have flipped one house that was a “learning experience” (aka I basically broke even lol).   Another with a small profit.  Then I house hacked by havin...

Ronald H. Protecting yor interest in a lead, when you are a novice at estimating repairs.
24 November 2011 | 5 replies

Vacant two story home and a seller who MAY be ready to sell.

I have not approached her, because I know her house needs a lot of work and I do not know how to come up with a sensible total for repairs, which means I ...

Julian Stewart Real Estate investing in New Zealand
31 August 2018 | 4 replies

Hi all,I'm just starting out and reading lots of books / getting smarter. But the math is totally different in New Zealand from all the books I read.In New Zealand a family home will cost you $500,000 and you can rent...