I just created an LLC for my rental property, so this is all new to me. Is there any reason to pay a salary to my spouse? If I pay her, to make this simple let's say $2k a month, she'll pay taxes on that which means...

A bit of background/introduction before I begin.  My name is Darren and I currently live in the Auburn area of Seattle.  I have lived in Seattle since '05 when I moved up for a change of scenery from Texas.  I am marr...

Hello everyone,Just a little bit about me: I just turned 39, have a wife and 2 kids, have worked as a Pipefitter/Pipe welder for about 18 years now, and currently work for the water district for the East Bay area in C...

Hi everyone. I'm brand new to BP and looking for some opinions/advice from all of you experienced investors. Here's the question:If you had roughly $850,000 cash to invest in buy-and-hold properties, and your prioriti...

I am done with the Reia seminars...the only benefit i see, is being able to network with other investors/attorneys, buyers, etc. For the third time, i went to one of these things to gain some knowledge and each have b...

I'm moving to San Diego next year from Denver, CO and am looking to make the right personal finance decision in the process.  I have the funds available today for the purchase of a rental property as well as a primary...

Although it scares the hell out of my wife I am developing an interest in rental properties and I'd like some advice. I am fortunate enough to earn a very good living that allows for 3-4 days off per week due to a com...

I'm looking for some guidance or suggestions on how to invest some different chunks of money into some sort of passive-ish real estate investment. The main goal is to get more diversification, both in terms of asset c...