Ryan M.
Should you invest where you live, or live where you invest?
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this subject.Did you end up picking an area because you wanted to live there, or because you thought it'd be a great place for your niche of real estate?
Ryan O.
Deducting Cost of Car Purchase
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any insight on if expenses incurred in obtaining a vehicle for my real estate business would be tax deductible.Example: I own property in Michigan and purchased a vehicle for $10...
Aaron Lang
Big plans/small credit
Hi Guys,
I have less than desirable credit ~600 (had a business loan that I defaulted on a few years back). So I'm looking to find a deal with seller or "creative" financing. And I am looking for a commercial space (...
Jonathan Dicent
Is Note Insurance A Thing?
Hello BP,
I was wondering if a form of insurance exists that a note buyer/investor could purchase to protect themselves against a borrower defaulting as opposed to going down the foreclosure route. Sort of like a ret...
Jeremy Bartlett
How do I handle a Tenant Car Break-In?
A question for the masses:I own/occupy a 4Plex in Anchorage and am still trying to figure out how to talk to tenants - and what medium to use. In the lease I have with my tenants, we stipulate that each unit is author...
Nathan Rude
Use a car loan for down payment
I have the opportunity to acquire a vehicle at an incredible discount. The purchase price would be 2750 and the retail value would be 8300. A local bank has run the numbers and I can put a car loan on the vehicle for ...
Ricky Cassidy
Investing vs consuming... where to draw the line
I own a 2004 pickup truck with 175000 miles. I just took it to the shop to get a repair quote. It’s about $2000 for the main repair. There are a few other smaller things that need repair as well.I have the cash to buy...
Kade McCammon
Getting rid of my car because it is a liability
Hello Bigger Pockets community! So I'm still brand new to REI and just finished reading Set for Life and am now finishing rich dad poor dad and also just started finding and finding great deals. So I've made the decis...
Joshua Kohl
what all can i count as deductions?
What all can I deduct as business expenses? I closed on my first rental (a duplex) yesterday and want to make sure I maximize all my deductions. Can i deduct internet, cell phone, office supplies, car insurance (if ...
Matt Moldenhauer
What to do with extra money?
So my wife and I combined finances after getting married and are looking for ways to put our money to work. We each owned our houses before we got together. Right now we're able to set aside about $3,000/month. I stru...