Hi everyone,I'm from the San Francisco bay area and I'm just starting out in the real estate investment world and I'm really glad I found this website. I am learning quite a bit by going through different posts on Aus...

Hi! I’m new to Bigger Pockets and happy to be here. I am gearing up to buy my first rental property within the next six months. My husband owns his own small business, and I am forming a LLC in my name to keep the ren...

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I have been watching several of Mark Kohler's videos on Youtube regarding tax strategies and planning, and came across something that made me scratch my head.  In his diagrams, he considered all rental properties as p...

Hey their,Just looking to see how to find trustworthy contractors that do good work and for the right price! If anyone has recommendations on how to find the best ones or in buffalo has any connections please reach ou...

I bought my first house in 2022 but I had to relocate because of my job. I tried to get help from a Property Management company to rent out my place but their fees were higher than I thought and  I was all confused si...

Hello all,

I have a pretty basic question but couldn't find a concise answer posted.

What's the difference between net operating income and cash flow (as used in an REI context)?

My understanding ...

Hey BP,I am looking for some input on how I may handle a current opportunity. There is a motel in a fairly nice area of town that is a total eyesore. It attracts unsavory guests and has obviously not received any inve...

Hey BP!Right now I am in the savings phase of my journey and I'm about 1/4th of the way there. I'm taking the basic route which includes budgeting and living frugally to save up for my downpayment/closing costs/cash r...