Medha Nanal
Composite Decking - questions/information/experiences
Hello,
I have a rental property (SFR) in a good area in Portland Metro area in Oregon. The deck is up for repair and there's much damage, therefore I am considering getting the deck replaced.
Based on my research co...
Heidi Fischer
STR Loophole possible buying in Dec 2024?
HelloI’m a high W2 earner and have been looking for a STR and finally went into contract but can’t close until mid-end of December 2024. Would I be eligible to take the bonus depreciation on my 2024 taxes? If I can ge...
Angela Li
Best School for RE License
Hi everyone,I'm looking to get my MA RE license. I know I have to start with the 40 hours of classes then proceed to taking the test. The state has provided a list of qualified schools (https://www.mass.gov/info-detai...
Christopher Davis
Tenant security deposit deductions: soft things like time and labor?
Currently doing repairs from a tenant departure. Shocking how little regard people have for a brand new house that doesn't belong to them. Life lessons!One of the allowed deductions beyond material damage is wear tear...
Matthew Sutton
Contractor compensation tips
As a rookie investor I'm a little nervous about getting taken to the cleaners by a contractor that is dishonest. Any tips y'all have learned to avoid paying up front to a contractor?
Pam Smith
Schedule E - filing as non-passive income
Hi all-I was reading one of the blog posts on the Short Term Shop blog about Schedule E vs C, passive vs non-passive. In the blog, they reference, "According to Treasury regulations, vacation rental owners who rent th...
Tom T.
Anyone try the Chris Goff from reiandme.com "Wholesale program"?
Hey everyone, I'm a newbie looking to get started in wholesaling. I like the concept, seems like it can be a very lucrative business model if done correctly. I'm doing a ton of research so I can get started on the r...
Raj Kumar Rajaiya
Newbie located in Dallas, TX
Hello,
I accidently stumbled upon biggerpockets.com when I was looking for a cap rate calculator. Thank god I found this website. There appears to be a sea of information here. I have been going over various material...
Lokesh W.
Adam King's Coop Lease Purchase Course Feedback?
Hi,
Has anyone used Adam King's Coop Lease Purchase Course. Is this helpful? This seems to be the least expensive cooperative lease option course. Is this course updated regularly or is it an old course? His website ...
Joe White
Contract Walked w/Our Money
We had a general contractor walk off of the job. So far he has been paid $42,920.00 and the work isn't even close to being done. Kitchen cupboards aren't hung, bathrooms aren't tiled and the list goes on.Basically he ...