Bhagya Saha
Should I find the agent first or general contractor?
This will be our first investment property and we are looking for a property which can be converted into duplex from a single family home. Should we find an agent first, who can help us identify these properties and c...
Brandon Parry
Maximizing Real Estate Returns with the BRRRR Method
The BRRRR method, which stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, has become popular among real estate investors because it offers a systematic approach to building a real estate portfolio while maximizing retur...
AJ Wong
Overview of STR Inventory and Multi Family house hacks in Oregon
As spring (slowly) approaches, the quantity of listings on the Oregon Coast will continue to trickle upwards, a good sign for buyers that have been looking to take advantage of the recent drop in mortgage rates.
In ...
John Anderson
HELP: Tax-Write-offs or limiting losses w/ high day job income?
Hi everyone, I need some tax and legal advice in my situation where I have been incurring a good amount of unexpected expenses, and after some research tax rules seem to allow up to $25K of write-offs a year, but is p...
Cynthia Hartley
Should housemates' rent be claimed as income?
Hi all,Can/Should a homeowner with housemates claim the income (rent) and a portion of expenses (landscape maintenance, cleaning service, utilities, home repairs) on taxes as a business expense, if it is the homeowner...
Thomasina Pearce
getting approved for conventional loan as contract worker
Hi BP family! Are there any investors whose primary source of income is 1099 or other contract work? If so, any tips on how to appear as stronger candidate for conventional loan? Especially if your income fluctuates m...
Sandra Regnell
Solo 401k Advice Requested
Hi I am setting up an LLC and transitioning over from W2 employment. I have a company 401k and an IRA. I set up a Merrill Edge 401k which looks to be really expensive and not what I need. I set up a ubiquity solok but...
Jasmine Russell
What is everyone's "end game" goals?
Hi all! I'm just curious, what are you trying to accomplish? What will it look like when you have succeeded? What empire are you building? If you care to share! I thought it could be a good discussion. I'm curious how...
Nyjuwa Newton
Rolling an assignment fee into a rental property
Can you roll the money you make from an assignment fee over to a rental property? Tax free???
Arthur R. van der Vant
5 Tips for Effectively Managing Rental Properties
Are you tired of struggling to keep your rental properties occupied and generating income? As a property owner, it's your responsibility to ensure that your properties are well-maintained, attract high-quality tenants...