Hello BP,I am a beginning investor in the Bay Area. I recently got pre-approved for a mortgage and  teared up a little when I found out what I could "afford." Upon realizing that my house hack plans may be delayed, I ...

I am reading IRS Publication 925, "Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules". In Real property trades or businesses paragraph it lists development and construction as two separate trades. Scanning the forums, I do not see a...

So I'm a newbie in Real Estate Investing and Real Estate in general, my current focus is to get out of my fast food job and get into a job related to real estate.  While I need to work a job to live, I would much rath...

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Bernake didn't sound very positive today. Stocks drop and he actually uses words like recession and "double dip" . Interest rates to stay low is th...

I just heard from my neighbors that the tenant has no electricity and is having some issues with power company so he is living without electricity and is also planning to move out. Additionally there is an awful smell...

We have a good tenant. She takes care of the place, watches out for other tenants, and has paid on time. Her company went OOB and stills owes employees some back pay.The tenant has applied for rent assistance, but s...

Wanted to get some opinion from someone who has done Passive investing vs Active 4-Plex investing in a multifamily Unit.
Would any of the experienced investors recommend starting off with a 4-plex or doing a Passive ...

Hello BiggerPockets!  Long time lurker, first time poster.I'm a mid-twenties healthcare professional living in downtown Raleigh.  I plan to invest in and house hack my first home next spring when my apartment lease is...

I have 7 properties in St. Louis MO 5 of which are owned free and clear. I'm looking for a portfolio loan on the 5 to reinvest in more homes. 3 are rented with long term leases and I'm about to list 1 for sale. Does a...

Just checking if any BPers will be heading to Nashville from the 15th-17th for Mobile Home University boot camp?? Looking forward to it!!!