Quinton Thomas
Tax Planning strategies
I'm Curious to see how other REI handle their taxes and when do they start the planning process. I've talked to a few CPAs in my area and very few of them know the many tax benefits that come with RE. Any recommendati...
Christina P.
How to finance first STR deal?
Hi, we are newbies and hope to get pre-approved soon for our first STR deal. Trying to wrap our heads around the best way to approach financing. Should we pull cash from our current stock/mutual funds (based on cur...
Nathaniel Irizarry
Thinking of buying a triplex in PA as a rental unit and then buying primary residence
I'm just starting out and have never owned a home. I found a triplex in Pittsburgh, PA that could give me some cashflow, the price is $139k. I want to move to Kissimmee /Orlando area soon in 2024. I was thinking if I ...
Michael Feaga
HELOC investment within personally owned LLC
I have seen a few threads on narrow topics related to the use of HELOC for funding investments in an LLC but I wanted to ask zoom out a little seek some general feedback on what is likely a common situation. As an in...
Jonathan Pflueger
So Much Fear Around Insurance Claims: Is a rate raise automatic?
Many believe and advocate that filing a homeowners insurance claim will lead to higher rates, discouraging claims altogether. This subjective and heavily pushed idea seems driven by a real sense of fear. I mean, why p...
Matthew Dawson
Property Management in San Diego
Good morning BP!,It has come time for us to move and it’s a big one. My family and I are headed to Guam! Looking to rent my home and was looking for some property management suggestions for here in San Diego. I just s...
Carlo Torres
HELOC
hey guys just wanted to know if this was a good idea. I own a home with equity and am able to get a HELOC for 150k first year fixed rate. I Have a multi family house I been looking at for 109k. Would it be a good idea...
Nick B.
Texas First Financial
Hello BP!Has anyone heard of or dealt with Texas First Financial? (www.texas1stfinancial.com)?They advertise on the radio claiming to provide access to investments backed by real estate that pay 9% annualy.ThanksNick
Darnell Alston
MAY LOSE My FIRST DEAL DUE TO IN EXPERIENCE
Ok I'm just getting into real estate investing and a deal has fallen in my lap. However I am not experienced enough to follow through. Here's the deal I am a mail carrier and a few months ago I noticed a customer was ...
Scott Kelly
How to determine a current market average rate of return...
In a book I'm reading, and example was given thus...
"If the current market for a type or property required a 9% return on the capital invested..."
My question is how does one determine the current market "required"...