In recent months I've been learning what to say to motivated sellers. I've read time and time again to go in and tell them that I am the one purchasing their home. After all, I technically am for about 5 minutes durin...

I've been told that the IRS requires you to depreciate a residential rental even if it is in an IRA but you do not get to take the deduction. And, I'm told that you recapture the depreciation at 25% when you sell the ...

Welcome to A Skeptical Dude’s Take on Real Estate: a frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, from one real estate investor to another. Coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Intereste...

Hello everyone,I am new to BiggerPockets but have read many of Brandon Turner's blogs on real estate investing, especially when it comes to multi-family homes. My current lease expires next summer and am hoping to pur...

For those that ONLY read bigger pockets and what their guru's are telling them. Here is some recent news on some prime real estate. I know many will say "that is commercial it will not impact residential". My opinion ...

So we're house hacking a 2-flat in Chicago right now and I keep seeing buildings in the neighborhood popping up cheap enough that I could be sure to cash flow, but getting that 20% - 20% for the second down payment is...

Law just past today that in 2014 rentals will need to be inspected by the city of Seattle. All rights in this area are for covering tenants.

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019316566_rentals02m.html

Hey, BP peeps! I'm picking up a property and I'm trying to figure out the best way to redesign this kitchen. This is in a high-priced neighborhood with an ARV of ~$420k. I'm looking for an opinion on what to...

I took a plumbing class recently to be a more informed landlord. The teacher said that water heaters should be replaced at the end of their warranty (often 10 years) and not to wait until there is a problem to replace...

Does anyone have any earthly idea as to when the RE market should start to pick up for flippers? Or is it already showing a come up? I hate i missed the RE boom so I am patiently waiting for the next one :-) South Eas...