I found out about BiggerPockets from Brandon Turner's book on rental investing.  I thought I'd introduce myself since I've been lurking on the forums for some time.I currently own 1 rental property in Silver Spring, M...

What are some of the best banks to establish 401k accounts in? I originally used TD Ameritrade as recommended by my 401k plan provider, but they have changed over the past couple of years and are excruciating to work ...

Dear BP-Community,I read J Scott's book about how to estimate rehab costs. That is a really great book and I find the technique he describes very helpful.However I feel like there are a few items where it's going to b...

I recently evicted a military tenant for non payment of rent. After signing the lease, he and his girlfriend got married and caught the kitchen on fire, all in the same weekend. They moved their dog in, without paying...

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I am trying to fully understand taxation of rental properties before I make my first purchase. The scenario I'm looking at is a buy-and-hold strategy (100% cash) that would generate a moderate amount of income (...

I was thinking about this idea and wondering If there is a way to Hack without actually living at the property.  Let's say, you say you will be living at the property but, a month or two in you decide never mind.  I l...

I am a do it yourself investor. Mostly single family home, buy and hold as passive activity. I was considering getting a SalesPerson license, mostly to allow me flexibility to1. Write my own offers2. Flexibility of no...

During the inspection, a crack was discovered outside the building but no crack inside. There are signs of some water damage.  My reliable contractor says 10k in expense.  My fear is will the building collapse down th...

I do not smell nor does male tenant and his wife has not moved in yet from out of state. His realtor was at home helping him move in stuff to prepare place and said she smelt gas. We could not smell it, but I put my h...

I researched a multifamily property I am interested in putting an offer in for and found a few red flags. January 2020, 3 tenants residing in the same unit were arrested for (I don’t want my post to get flagged or tak...