Mark Weins
5 Million in Rentals or 5 million in stocks
If I was retiring with 5 million dollars in the bank, and I could only invest all my money into either stocks or a real estate portfolio, I fail to see how one would decide to invest the money into real estate. The S&...
Stefani Mokris
Financing a property with a LLC
Hello!I would like to know if I want to finance a property using a new LLC, are DSCR loans my only choice for financing?Thank you!
Gene Jung
Certain amount: looking for investment opportunity
I have 500k to allocate into real estate. Assume that I have taken care of retirement account and general stocks contribution. Also, assume a regular job so I do not need extra income. I want to invest 500k real estat...
David Lewis
Boston - Has the ship sailed?
Hi Everyone,
Dave L. here! First ever post on Bigger Pockets. For context - I'm 35, own and live in a condo, unmarried, no kids.
My question to this forum - Boston is the third most expensive real estate market in the...
Elijah Grant
Seller Financing
Hey Everyone,I am looking for creative ways to fund my 1st deal. I've missed a few opportunities because I didn't have a plan for financing soon enough and I would like to avoid this problem the next time. Does anyone...
Victor Omoniyi
Can bonus depreciation be claimed the next year after an asset is placed in service?
If I purchased and placed a property in service in 2023 and I have no need for the bonus depreciation on my 2023 taxes, can I claim bonus depreciation on the property for 2024 taxes? If yes, what would I need to do?
John Worley
Understanding the Sales Comparasion Appraisal Method
Hello Everyone,
Here is an article I put together a while back detailing a very basic understanding of the sales comparasion appraisal method (in other words, how to read and understand sales comps.) Enjoy.
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Matthew Orr
Property Manager Upcharging Invoices
I just learned that the property management company I am using is charging me a higher price for work invoices than they are being charged. This "upcharge" is mentioned in the contract, it was never disclosed, and it...
Brandon Ely
Scenario involving Set Backs, Taxing Districts and Consolitation
Hi all,I have a scenario that I would like to run by the forum members to determine if there are any next steps I can use:In 2014, I bought a small 50 X 50 lot in Coeur d Alene, ID. The purchase transaction was throug...
Sorin T
The Truth About the U.S. Housing Market
Interesting article on the US market, bubble prices and the reason, further adjustments, etc. Scary part is, according to the article, we're still in for a 20-23% correction. How would the current frail market tolerat...