Jenna Y.
First deal - deeds, corp structure timing, transfer of ownership
Hello - I just acquired an abandoned property (absentee owner), the current plan is to flip it. The longer-term plan is for my fiance and I to buy-and-hold with flips to build working capital. We have no corporate str...
Mike Gordon
General LLC Questions
I think I'm ready to form an LLC for the next property I buy and am currently writing a few offers. I had some questions about LLCs that some of you might be able to answer: - I'm thinking of filing in Nevada or Wyomi...
Account Closed
New to financing with OPM
Hi there, I'm new to Bigger Pockets, and a total noob when it comes to investing with other people's money and raising capital. I have been an investor for over twenty years and currently have 30 rental doors, 4 STR ...
Amir Navabpour
Ever consider collecting all rent up front for a discount?
I know that when a new tenant offers to pay upfront its a red flag. However, for an existing (good) tenant anyone ever consider offering a plan where rent can be paid in advance in return for a discount? I am in soft...
Jeremy Porter
Navigating Community Harmony: Understanding Resident Sentiments Toward the HOA
Understanding what residents think of the Homeowners Association (HOA) is crucial for property managers and landlords as it allows them to gauge the satisfaction levels of the community members and address any concern...
Chris Knapp
Flip or rent in a Minnesota deal...
I have a pretty basic scenario I'd like some opinions on... I bought a property in December for 31k, and put 18-20k into rehabbing it. Im debating on flipping it, or renting it. It would rent for $900-$950/m, and my r...
Shuo Li
How to minimize income tax?
Hello BiggerPockets.I'm pretty new to the real estate investing business. I do not currently own any properties. My aim in to obtain 2 rental properties in the next 12 months, and scale up as I go alone.The issue (a g...
Kristen Martin
Is cashing out a 401k brave or stupid?
My husband and I have separate 401k accounts through our jobs. The current balance on them combined is around $140,000. We're contemplating cashing them both out to invest in multi-unit rental properties. After tax an...
Ross Bowman
Peak of the market: gurus everywhere
Something I remember reading in Josh Dorkin's book, about economic cycles, is that one sign you're in the Peak Phase of a real estate market is that there are real estate gurus everywhere.I can't stop seeing this now....
Susan O.
New Rent Controls are being pushed through Local California Gov
http://sfist.com/2017/03/06/david_chiu_rent_contro...Make sure to get out and vote. Also contact your local reps because this is going down.Reach out to your local Apartment Associations, Your local brokers/ RE agent...