Adolphus Fletcher
Can you avoid personally guaranteeing mortgages through business?
Let's say I already formed a new LLC that would be designated for REI. How do I get business credit strong enough to avoid having to personally guarantor commercial or residential mortgages through my business? Is th...
Alberto Solis
DST 1031 Exchanges seem primed for Sponsor success while minimizing Investor security
I have been toiling over investing in DST 1031 Exchange vs cashing out by paying capital gains. I have read many DST PPM's and have come to conclusion the Sponsors are the only one that can reliably profit from these ...
Rich Emery
DSCR without penalty for selling early?
Hello BP Fam,Most DSCR lenders I've spoken to have a penalty for selling a property within the first 5 years of purchasing the property. Does anybody know of a lender that has DSCR loans that do not have this penalty...
Dan G.
Which cities in the US have the best rental properties?
Hello, My name is Dan and I'm new to Bigger Pockets and to real estate investing. There aren't many great deals in my area so I'm thinking about investing out-of-state and using a property manager. Where in the US can...
Brook W.
Foundation Problems 101 -- Buying a Place With a Foundation Problem
I want to hear your most basic thoughts about buying properties with visible foundation problems. I understand there can be a huge spectrum of problems with consequences varying from "can't play a fair game of marb...
Todd McFarland
Unexpected low appraisal
Hello community. I recently purchased a renovated townhome to hold and rent. I negotiated $17.5k off the asking price of $147,500 in hopes to get an appraisal value in that range to be able to finance with little to n...
Zackary Thomas
Whole Life Insurance
I am currently 20 years old and have been doing a lot of research in regard to Whole Life insurance with the main idea of using it as a savings vehicle and having access to the cash value I can use as a future down pa...
Zach Hodge
Dallas Tax Expert Recommendation & Anyone's Thoughts on Situation
Hey Guys,I'm considering selling the duplex I renovated in College Station and I don't know if I need to talk to a Real Estate Accountant or a Real Estate Attorney about my tax considerations. I have an interested bu...
Hanon Hines
How to present a seller finance offer to seller? Please advise.
Hello all- I need your advice. I found this great property and I'd like to pitch the idea to the owner for a Seller Finance situation. He's looking to put the home on the market in March, for a really good price. Howe...
Linda M.
tax deduction for for items brought separately from renovation
I purchased a multi unit property ,the renovation was included in the mortgage my question is ,when it is asked on the tax for depreciation the purchase price do i use the sale price of the property or do i use the s...