Qamar Cherqaoui
question from a new investor :)
hello everyone. I am relatively new to real estate investing. I have a question hoping someone could help. does it make sense to buy a new construction property to rent out? I have always been hesitant on buying old p...
Andre King
What’s the best investment strategy for me?
Hi Everyone I’m new to this forum and would like some advice on building my real estate portfolio. A little about me I’m an architect and general contractor and own a very small design/build firm. I live in the Bay Ar...
Tay Gainey
Need Hard Money Quick..Emergency!
I hope someone can help me. Im gonna get right to the point.. I have a contractor tyhat put a good bit of money into some properties and spreaded himself too thin. Now he is liquidating some of his properties with maj...
Steven Tankersley
First time homebuyer- CALHFA info?
Hello,
Im planning on "jumping in" and buying my first home this summer. I realize that as a first time home buyer, I have alot of great options at my disposal. One of these options is the CALHFA program here in Calif...
Jonathan Satizabal
Estimating Rehab Costs
Just purchased a single family home as an investment property in Chicago. I was hoping to rehab the kitchen and bathroom for 15-17k. The kitchen needs new cabinets paint and time floor. The bathroom is a total gut, b...
Raul Velazquez Jr
End of 3 day notice
I have given a tenant a 3 day notice and today is the 3rd and final day. This morning I received a text from said tenant that they will have my money and be moved out by this weekend. My question to the community is, ...
Stephen Wahome
Who is responsible for taking the garbage out to the curb
Hello, I have a question. Do you (as the landlord) have to take out the trash for your tenants in Massachusetts (Boston) if you own a 3 unit multi fam? Is there any laws in regards to this? Especially if the tenants a...
Craig McLaughlin
Investing with IRA or 401k going away?
I just heard that in the reconciliation bill that may soon be passed, there are several major changes regarding real estate coming. Specifically, you would not be able to invest IRA or 401k money (including self-dir...
Robert Steele
Section-8 No Additional Depreciation Recapture at Ordinary Income rate on Sale
I just stumbled upon this. Another plus for section-8 rentals. Albeit a small one.
From the IRS:
The applicable percentage used to figure the ordinary income because of additional depreciation depend...
Jim Dupras
Hello fellow BiggerPockets
Hi folks. Just signed up! Wow...I have a lot to learn. Just got my realtors license in UT. Former Army officer. I have picked up 4 rentals in my travels the last 10 years. It was painful each time. Hope this website h...