Tim H
Blog or Site?
Does anyone prefer a blog over a site or a site over a blog. I just had a discussion last week in my office and people are somewhat conflicted with the two. Does anyone have a blog that produces great results or a sit...
Andrew Bissada
Deficiencies found by inspector - who pays for them?
When an inspector finds Deficiencies in a home that need to be fixed (thats put in their report), who ends up paying for these deficiencies? Is it the seller?
Jack Macioce
Buy and Hold Returns and Expectations - Near Pittsburgh, PA
I am currently analyzing a deal in Butler, PA. It is a triplex within the City of Butler. The units rent for $625/425/425 (two bedroom/studio/studio). I wanted to get an idea about returns other investors are exper...
Huiping S.
Electric panel and insurance.
"Aluminum wires is in the electrical panel. It is not a hazard, but insurance may not insure with aluminum wiring present". This is the panel in the laundry room with water heater and lots lines.This is the #1 issue f...
Chad Clanton
Flipping a home after living there for one year...legal/tax questions
Hello again everyone, and thanks in advance for putting up with all the newb questions! My wife and I moved into a 2007-built home in a newish (post-2000) subdivision about this time last year with the intent of stayi...
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Is this a capital gain?
I'm involved in an assignment or a double closing. Party A is selling her home ( personal not eligible for 1031 I dont think) for 375,000 to party B, then B will sell it or assign it to Party C for a FEE of $50,000.
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Veronica Ivy
When to form a Solo 401k: before, or after leaving a W2 job?
Hi y'all. I'm about to leave my W2 position and basically be a full time professional real estate investor. I am super sold on the benefits of rolling over my 401k into a Solo 401k and then buying rentals with it.
My...
Joseph Meenan
mortgage loans prior to settlement on investment properties
I am a new investor, I flipped 2 properties with my own money over the last year and a half. My 3rd purchase was my first buy and hold in October 2013, which I just rented out 4/1/14. The property is free and clear of...
Tamara R.
Finding tenants this time of year
Hi All:
I am new to Bigger Pockets. My husband and I placed a contract on a short sale (investment property) in August expecting it to take at least 6 months, but the process moved quicker than expected and we are c...
Natasha Verela
Having trouble getting a tenant
Hello all,
I am a relatively new homeowner renting my condo out for the first time. I placed my ad on Craigslist and have listed with brokers. The problem is I have no bites from potential tenants.
My building has a...