Lee Singleton
DSTs vs 1031 for Deferring Capital Gains
Hello everyone, This is my first post on Bigger Pockets. My focus is working with Accredited Investors to help defer capital gains. I get asked often about the difference between DSTs and 1031s, so I wrote up this qui...
Kyle Grimm
Advice: I HATE BOOKWORK! who can I hire?
I am realizing my strength lies on the opposite side of the spectrum from bookkeeping. I currently use Buildium for my management of 7 units and plan to keep growing. I work a full time job and just don't want to de...
Chris Oswald
Seeking guidance on a deal
So I apologize in advance, this might get a bit long.Real estate has been something that I have always wanted to invest in. My wife and I still own our first townhome and have been renting in for the last 4 years, but...
Anne Laurenzi
Newbie with an opportunity for a multi unit purchase
So, a property near me just posted a few hours ago. It's 6 units. 1 duplex that is 2bed/1bath and a 4-plex that are 1/1 each. They want $120k. At MINIMUM, I could get $600 for each duplex unit and $400 for single unit...
Brad Birky
Buyers can't get financing due to zoning
We are in the process of trying to sell our duplex in Toledo and have run into (yet another) issue. The buyers have reported that they are unable to obtain financing since the duplex (built in 1907) is located in an a...
Michael Sueoka
What kind of Real Estate Technology Do You Want To See?
What kind of real estate technology would benefit you today?
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Robert Nason
Landlords financing Tenants Christmas
I have 22 apartments all with respectful tenants Who for the most part pay their rent on time and take good care of their units. But It happens every time Christmas rolls around. I start getting calls asking if they c...
Sharon H.
Return of Security Deposit
The rental property is located in Los Angeles. My tenant moved out last week. However, they repainted my living room, dining room, first bedroom, and damaged my master bedroom. They did not have my consent when they p...
John Stewart
Double checking whether my analysis is correct
Hello guys,I've never pulled the trigger on a deal before, in part because I don't have all the capital lined up just quite yet but mostly because I am not confident in my ability to analyze a potential deal. When lo...
Mas Yoshida
Growth Strategy and Self Directed IRA Rules
Hello fellow BPers!I'm a newbie investor who has been looking for my first buy and hold property for the past couple months. As I continue my search for the first rental, I am debating my overall strategy on how I sho...