So, my husband and I purchased our home almost 3 years ago for 209k. It's BIG...4 bed, 3 bath 2600 sq ft. We don't need that much space for us and 2 daughters. The values have gone up quite a bit in our area. Similar ...

Thanks for reading my first post on Bigger Pockets. I need your advice. In 2015 my wife and I sold our home in LA for a healthy profit and moved to SLC. I knew nothing about real estate, but listened to my CPA and dec...

Hey BP community! Question regarding conventional financing when a business partner is involved. I have several SF's, and my brother does as well. We are looking to partner together on some 2-4 multi-family units, but...

     Hello everyone, Im Derrick Nygaard, a blue collar guy on his path to financial enlightenment. Im new to the world of REI and investing in general. I work a factory job and raise a family on a modest income. As a ...

Hi BP World,
I am sure I am not the only one that runs into this problem. My whole niche is finding great deals, like most of us on this site. I am running into a problem though when properties are being appraised. T...

Here's my scenario: I had a primary residence I lived in for almost 10 yrs (2000-2010). I then converted it to a rental in 2010. My tenants had a house fire...total loss in Dec 2011. If I collect on insurance an a...

My accountant is worried about my home being sold some day, and the rule about 2 out of the last 5 years rule?
I'm looking for some help with the IRS rule 262 Or Publication 523.
I've owned my principal residence ...

Hello everyone, I'm sort of new in buying multi-unit properties. My client is looking to widen his portfolio in real estate and love the idea of multi-unit, considering that he will just rent out the units and not sta...

I am moving out of my current residence and plan on turning it into a rental. From what I can tell if I sell the house within 3 years after moving out, I will not have to pay capital gains tax. The rule is if you...

I have two rental properties and a primary residence. My two rental properties my wife and I have on 15 year fixed mortgages and are about two years into it. They are in the Tampa market. They have a significant amoun...