We're looking to diversify and start investing in rental properties. So far, I've shortlisted these markets but not sure how to pick one from the below selection:1. Atlanta 2. Austin3. Charlotte4. Reno/sparks5. Dallas...

If I buy and sell houses(flip) as a full time job, do I pay capital gains taxes? I read somewhere if it can be proven as a full time commitment and its the only source of income I make, the capital gains taxes are inc...

At my local REIA meeting, there was a sentiment from the more veteran players (particularly the mortgage brokers) that Fannie MAE/MAC will change mortgage allowance from 4 to 8 soon to help relief the number of forecl...

I purchased a house in a Trustee sale auction a week ago. Three days later
I received a letter with the funds returned and no other explanation.

I called the trustee office and my understanding is that they decided t...

Hello everyone! New to the site but not new to the podcasts Atleast, sadly I tried posting on the BiggerPockets.com/new just to introduce myself but the page was unavailable so here I am. As the title states I’m just ...

I'd like to get feedback from the forum as to this situation and how I've answered her.....I have a potential renter that has gone through the background check successfully, and I've talked to her previous landlords a...

Hey there guys!We forwarded 3700$ balance due to our former tenant, however most likely tenant won't pay as he mentioned on the phone he will be filing for bankruptcy. Our property is located in Lubbock, TX and tenant...

Hi I know I post a lot on these forums but I really want to gain as much knowledge as possible. I have been in real estate for about 6 months now and have yet to make any real money. I have trouble figuring out what I...

I’m looking to purchase my first property. I proposed the idea to my father and he likes the idea. My dad and I have a modest amount of money to get started. I’m very nervous about getting into money and business with...

From another client report (this one from 2012) - sans footnotes and references.All Americans are experiencing the expansionist wave of government control over all of our activities, and businesses are being increasin...