Fabiola F.
My CPA & I are in a debate about how to categorize reno expenses
This is a case of where my accounting MBA background plus what I read online is in conflict with my CPA's knowledge. In filing my business returns (S-corp), my CPA seems to think that renovation expenses should go in...
Kristin Caras
Preventing Pipe Freeze
I have a property that has 3/4 units heat turned on. Unfortunately, a tenant left and didn’t pay his electric bill. The soonest the electric company can come out and turn on heat to the unit is 8 days from today. The ...
Cecile Gonzales
real estate newbie needing advice
Hi, my name is Cecile Gonzales, I'm a nurse in Jacksonville FL. I read a book about real estate, and since then it kept me interested. I am really bent on trying it out but I don't know how to start. I'm taking cou...
Mindy Jensen
Tips for Avoiding a Lending Scam
BiggerPockets is a great place to come learn about real estate and network with other investors. Our members run the entire spectrum, from newbie to expert, wholesalers, flippers, landlords, and professionals like att...
Jordan Wharton
What do you wish you knew sooner?
I've been reading a lot of books and blogs on real estate investing as well as listening to the BP podcasts. I'm amazed at how much I keep learning. As you look back at your real estate investing journey, what do you ...
Ruoxi Xie
New member from NYC to invest in student housing
Hey AllThis is Ruoxi. I’m a new member to the BP forum. I work as a Structural Engineer/Project Manager in NYC. You could say I know a thing or two about real estate but being a landlord on the side is definitely a di...
Mack Braun
Is college necessary?
Hello all! I am currently taking a year away from school to explore my options in real estate and whether or not those options would require a college degree. I do enjoy school, but after two years of accumulating deb...
Brice Aldrich
Bad Advise From My Realtor?
Hey everyone! I'm an aspiring investor who is looking to finally pull the trigger on a duplex as a house hack under FHA. I've been on the market looking for one in my area for quite some time, and I found one recently...
Jon Holdman
Tell me about Seattle neighborhoods
Looks like a move to Seattle is in the works for me. I'd like to hear about neighborhoods. I'll be working in South Lake Union. A relatively short commute would be nice. Say 15 minutes driving, maybe 30 by transi...
Michael Temple
Capital Reserves vs. Inflation
Thinking about the best places to store capital reserves now that savings rates are at or near 0%. We all know it is a good idea to have plenty of reserves, but where are some ideas of places to keep them. I would say...