A couple quick questions that hopefully someone has some experience with.  I am looking at moving into a self directed IRA to purchase additional rental properties.  Usually depreciation is one of the most valuable ta...

Hello,I recently came to the conlcusion that there had to be a better way to invest for my future. I started asking the right questions, and those questions eventually led me to BP. This site is an amazing collection ...

OK, I've got a small pension roll-over that I need to handle. So, I've been doing the research on solo401k's and SDIRA's. This may sound like a ridiculous question (and maybe it's youthful naivety) but I don't really ...

I am just starting out in the real estate investing I have found some properties I think would be great investments for my first deal. The problem is I don't have the down payment required for the properties. I wanted...

I have a trip coming up that will be mixed personal/business. We own a rental property in Charlotte, but I also have family in town that I will be visiting.  How do I organize this trip to make the most of my deducti...

Hello BP Community,My father-in-law would like to gift my wife and I his cabin.  He doesn't care what we do with it (keep it and enjoy it or sell it).  He owes on his mortgage about half the value of the cabin.  We wo...

Hello Everyone, I am looking for some general information on 1031 Exchanges. I have read the guidelines on the IRS website, but wanted to confirm some information. Lets say for example I own a property worth 250K, but...

Hello Bigger pockets. I'm attempting to tap into the equity in one of my investment homes in order to buy a primary residence. I'm looking for a 30 year fixed cashout refi on a property that is owned outright. My sole...

After a  few deaths in my family over the past 3 years, I've inherited 5 properties. For context, professionally Stocks and Options is my career course and comfort zone. And although I've wanted to invest in real esta...