Melonee Rembert
NY Prelicensing Education Courses: Tips
Hello,I am writing because I just started taking my real estate prelicensing education courses to eventually obtain my license in the state of New York. I do not have a real estate background, but have been reading an...
Ken Rishel
Lonnie Deals - Then and Now - The original method won't work
First of all, I believe Lonnie Scruggs, was a great man who, while he did charge for his knowledge, made a whole lot of people a whole lot of money. I would never try to take that away from him.
Second, throu...
Chyrelle Robinson
New to Wholesaling ... Please Help
Hi! I am brand new to wholesaling, I have read, listened to podcasts, and video. I have reached out to a few local wholesalers mentor me, but, since I am a real estate agent, I've been told that real estate agents ar...
Ken Rishel
Courts are Speaking on using MLOs and others as "Fronts"
Here on Bigger Pockets it is very popular to suggest that one can make loans through MLOs and avoid any responsibility for licensure and compliance. I have held that since January of 2014 that that is likely a very da...
Daria B.
MD Townhouse closet addition to finished room
Hi all,I have a rental townhouse (doing some much needed updating) that is 3 levels with the lower level walk out being the front-door, foyer-hall, garage, and a finished 13x13 room that has full bath and laundry spac...
Christopher Smith
New Tax Law: 20% of Qualifying Business Income Deduction
Has anyone found any authoritative sources that indicate the 20% QBI deduction under the new tax act applies specifically to rental real estate properties that are considered as Passive Activities under current law? T...
Kaustubh Johri
Where can I read up more on IRS codes ?
Does IRS publish the various codes (maybe a book or a pdf document) that I can read up ? I am interested in knowing more about Tax saving techniques via RE investing.
Randy Duke
Lease option
I have heard a real estate guru claim that you can get way more rent with a lease option that with just a straight rental, also he said you should get a 5-10k non-refundable option deposit.My question is, is that true...
Account Closed
Using my VA Loan to its full advantage
Hello I currently in the military and so is my wife we are eager to use our VA Loan and invest in a multi family home. One of my questions that I have is I'm aware that if I was just to use my VA Loan a 4 unit is the ...
Terrence Evans
Possibly a dumb newbie question regarding NPNs
Ok so let's say I buy a a non-performing note for 30 cents on the dollar and I know that the area is someplace relatively depressed like say Detroit.Let's say that the balance was $30k and the property is worth half t...