Matt Belzile
Do you have your properties in a holding company?
Last week I was told to consider having my properties in a holding company. I'm not really familiar with this, I'm guessing it's having them under a corporation to limit liability and pay lower taxes? I have 4 propert...
Daniel Dowling
Have our Constitutional rights been violated?
Does anyone else feel like the U.S Government has violated our 3rd amendment Constitutional rights? The third amendment states "No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the ...
Rose Valdes
Northern Colorado Newbie, Realtor & (soon-to-be) Investor!
BiggerPockets was recommended to me by a colleague as a tremendous resource for learning more about real estate investing from many who have been successful doing it. I am so excited to be a part of this community! I ...
Adam Jaggers
When is a 4-plex not a 4-plex
Hey BP,
Wanted to share a huge win. I've been investing for a while now but I've been very hesitant to do any out of state deals. I liked the comfort of having my units close (even though I don't actually do the mana...
Andrew Merritt
Quitclaim to LLC, Due on Sale Clause Triggered
Hello, I have four properties and 10 units. All were purchased in my name. My accountant advised me to set up an LLC for them, so I did. I contacted my lenders to see if it would cause the due on sale clause to be ...
Jaime Mack
What to do when you know something that others do not? Big Upside
There's an extremely high-end location in Hudson county NJ that is currently for sale. The property is "blah" as far as curb appeal, etc. But there is a MASSIVE upside for the property that isn't being leveraged. T...
Lauren C.
First Offer Accepted
Hi BP! I've been a member for a couple of years now and have been reading, researching and learning as much as possible about RE investing. I haven't been activity looking for properties to buy but last week while I w...
David Jay
Facebook for screening tenants
So give me your thoughts on this one. A while back I got an application which looked good. Income wise the tenant was more than qualified but owned their own business. The application was approved by myself and my ...
Twana Rasoul
Need a little creativity to close off market duplex in San Diego
Hello BP,I’m trying extremely hard to get creative enough to make a deal work for seller and their family here in San Diego (lead came from hand written cards FYI). My wife and I would really like to owner occupy one...
Michael McCartney
Newbie from San Antonio, Texas
My name is Michael and I live in San Antonio, Texas. I like to run, bike, play ultimate Frisbee and do anything outdoors. I am a credit analyst at a local bank and have been working at the bank in various positions si...