Spiro Anagnostakos
Starting off - what to avoid?
Hi All, I've always been interested but only recently started doing my homework and taking flipping and/or BRRRR seriously. For those starting off, whether it's because they are headaches or just cost to much to fix,...
Sam Rust
How can I avoid PMI?
I was reading a blog post today on BP and the author mentioned a deal that had 10% down but no PMI. I'm looking at starting out my invensting with a single family home, but the type I'm most interested in are a bit ou...
Bassent R Parasram
How To Avoid Capital Gains
Hello BiggerPockets Family!
I'm Rick and new here, BP has opened my eyes to a lot information and I am grateful for it. I have a question about capital gains, I live in NYC and I currently have a 4 plex for sale on t...
Zac Vaughan
Avoiding "unnecessary" expenses when purchasing
Hey everyone! I am in the process of looking at properties to purchase. I recently had a duplex under contract that fell through at the 11th hour due to the property not being up to FHA standards. I spent $550 on insp...
Vincent Foggia
Areas to avoid in Jacksonville
What pockets (specific areas, ex: along moncrief road) in 32206, 32209, 32204, and 32208 should an investor avoid, and why? I know these areas are where crime is higher in Jacksonville, but I'm looking to find out whe...
Duc Ta
How to avoid land theft
How to avoid land theft if you invest in buying land. I heard at some states there are rule that if someone stay at the land more than 5-10 years, it automatically grant the title to that person even though he might b...
Kevin Forsell
Avoiding Live-in House Hack?
Hello all-I'm saving for my first multifamily home and my Agent (who invests himself) advised me to house hack for at least my first property. I expressed some uncertainty with living in the property and he told me so...
Luke Predmore
Avoiding taxes on Rental Income
So I am about to start renting out part of my home. Is there a way that I can avoid paying taxes on the rental income? Could I have my renters pay my mortgage rather than pay me? Like have them give me a money order t...
Jacob Wohlgemuth
How to Avoid Capital Gains
Hello,My partner is planning on selling her condo, however, I am in the midst of purchasing my first property and we plan on living together. So, where can she move her money after selling in order to avoid capital ga...
Ralph McDaniel
How to Avoid Capital Gains ?
I listened to a BP pod cast last month and someone said if your business is to flip homes, you do not need to pay capital gains tax for less than 12 months. I mentioned this to my CPA and they were not aware of any s...