Hi Bigger Pockets -- I have a situation I'm not sure how to deal with, am hoping for your help. For context, I am a new investor who is househacking my first property; at this time I do not have a lawyer, and the hous...

How do over the counter tax deeds work?

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-10/new-orleans-is-auctioning-off-vacant-lots-onlineWhat do you think? Based on what I know about the town and local economy, I wouldn't be rushing at these vacant lots. N...

Upon joining up with Bigger Pockets, I logged on to see an advertisement that said "cold calling is dead" that was advertising a book. While it looks attractive, the data simply doesn't support this proposal. In a...

I am about to close on my first duplex and will be living on one side (top) while renting out the other (bottom).Is there any reason to put the duplex in an LLC?Just have the rent made out to me and have a new checkin...

I have poured my cash into STR construction projects, and so actually have a loss which nearly equals my income.Using the "STR Loophole", this should enable me to deduct these expenses from my W2 income. However, this...

I am looking for some quick opinions on the deal below. Can I really go wrong with this?? I have submitted the contract and just waiting on the seller to sign but we have already agreed verbally. I have been looking t...

I have been listening to podcasts and youtubes and I keep hearing people say that investors should not own their own home, they should rent.  Can someone please explain the logic behind this.  I have 55% equity in my ...

In November I expect to have a small amount of cash to invest.  Due to this limited amount I'm thinking about the following options:-  Partner w/ another investor (I provide the cash for rehab?)-  Use it to be a priva...

Back in November (2014) I closed on my first REI property.  A 'turnkey' duplex in Chicago.  I went with a well-known turnkey provider and posted initial updates in this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/to...