I have a question regarding taxation. For one of my properties, when I incorporate the losses (depreciation, insurance, tax, repairs) in comparison w/ my rental income, I get a net gain. I was under the impression tha...

I’m buying an old 12 unit building (built in 1920) and the current owner runs carpet throughout the staircase and other common areas. It’s gotten rather nasty over the years and I’m conflicted between just replacing t...

Hello,A friend and I are planning to buy a property in Raleigh Q1 2018 and from there build a Buy & Hold portfolio if things go well.For our first purchase we are looking at buying a 3/4 bedrooms condo close to NC...

Hi All,Just out of curiosity. Would it be advised to borrow from 401K to buy a second investment property? I'm in the process of buying my first rental, but would love a little more cushion to purchase a second. I'm 3...

Hello BP,Context: I and a couple of friends are trying to invest in a rental property in Austin. I was wondering what's the best way to hold the title and own this rental property? From my research, tenants in common ...

I may have broken the cardinal rule by purchasing a multifamily mixed use commercial/residential property in Michigan that has shared utilities AND electric heat. The two commercial units share one meter, and the thre...

Hello BP Community,I've been hearing a lot of talk about land lords renting out by the room. I just bought a property with 2 bed 1 bath. i'm interested in renting out by the room in my local area Jeffersonville, IN. I...

What are some key factors real estate investors look for in homes. What makes a run down home valuable? Bedrooms? Location? Etc?

I'm looking at a property the house (6-units) was built in roughly 1890-1900 and possibly the wiring needs to be completely redone. It looks like it has been updated/worked on at least once but a total mess in the bas...

Would you invest in a condo in Houston, TExas? What items are usually covered by HOA? Since the repairs are usually covered by the HOA fee, do the repair costs compare to a standard sfr or do the overall expenses gene...