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Jackson Andrews Long-term Outlook For California
26 September 2021 | 138 replies

Howdy Bigger Pockets Peeps, As an agent in Austin TX, I have felt the inundation of California Natives to the Hill Country of Texas. This exodus has only just started but it has had a fairly significant impact on our ...

Carlo Michelotti W-9s & 1099s: How do I pay contractors "under the table"?
3 April 2019 | 56 replies

I've have guys doing rehab work without a contract, and I pay them with checks out of a business account. They're licensed, but this is "side-work" for them. They do good work and don't charge a lot, so I thought ever...

Greg R. Seeking advice on timing & rates
31 March 2022 | 37 replies

I'm going to preface this with what I've said on other posts... I understand that no one has a crystal ball. I'm going to be moving to Plano/ Rockwall TX in July/ August (can't move earlier due to kids in school). I'm...

Wade G. Does Anyone Else Sometimes Just Want to Give Up
27 January 2013 | 38 replies

I realize I sound very defeated and that is because I am. I have been investing for seven years and I think I am done. I do complete background checks of criminal, credit, references, income, everything like I shoul...

Matthew Drouin Using your self directed IRA to buy real estate is stupid!
9 August 2024 | 39 replies

*** Disclaimer: I am not an accountant, lawyer, or financial advisor! You should consult with a qualified professional before acting on any of the opinions shared in this post!!! ***Self directed IRAs have become ver...

Michael Ealy Small Deals Mean Wasting Time & Making Small Money
15 July 2021 | 204 replies

For those of you who don't know me, I have been investing in real estate since 1999 and I have acquired about 3,000 apartment units (and houses) and I still own 1,000 apartment units today.I also own 45 houses and sev...

Ryan D Whole Life Insurance & Real Estate
13 June 2016 | 120 replies

I'm wondering if anyone has any advice/opinions on using whole life insurance to supplement my real estate investments. I'm currently 25 and am debating on whether or not I should set up a policy now while I'm "young"...

Mark Beekman Operating Expenses Estimate Too High?
20 February 2011 | 69 replies

When I find a promising multi-unit rental property, I usually assume that 50% of the gross rents is what I'll have after operating expenses to pay my mortgage. The listing sheets have a breakdown of the operating expe...

Fas McO'nen Breaking into my own property!! Am I breaking the law?
30 January 2022 | 68 replies

If you've had a similar experience or are a lawyer I'd love to hear your thoughts. One of my properties in Indianapolis has a squatter, who basically broke into the house when it was vacant. He changed the locks and h...