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I love that BP has started sub-forum categories. It'll make networking with other local professionals that much easier. I want to encourage all Long Beach flippers, landlords, wholesalers, brokers, contractors, insura...
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Hello, all! Nice to "meet" you! My name is Brian and I'm new to the BP world. Been listening to a few of the podcasts and it's re-started my interest in real estate, so I figured I'd jump in with both feet. A little a...
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I was doing a little bit of reading up on the BRRR strategy blog post by Brandon Turner here on BiggerPockets. I'm slightly confused on the refinancing aspect of the strategy. I'll use his example to demonstrate:Let's...
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Will Biden eliminate the 'Step up' policy for inherited assets?
https://www.forbes.com/advisor...I am concerned because we are looking to sell the one and only property we have inherited from a relative this coming S...
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I am a new investor looking to get started in real estate. The area that I am located in has a fairly high volume of tourist that visit for vacations. Are vacation rentals a good way to get started in the real estate ...
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So my current rental is doing great. I am looking to building a 300-400sqft additional dwelling unit in the backyard. I called the city already in regards to this an waiting for them to call me back. We are going to d...
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I have seen several articles claiming that the deductibility of interest for your primary residence is on the chopping block to close our budget gap.
Does anyone know what is happening with this? Who is pushing th...
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Moved to Austin for work and purchased a home in 2021 with just under 4% interest rate. Due to circumstances at the time I was able to put 0% down without PMI. Fast forwards to 2025 and I need to move again for work. ...
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The Dodd-Frank and the Consumer Protection Act have made it virtually impossible for a consumer to obtain a hard money or private money loan anymore. In the wake of the financial crisis, many consumers have had hits t...
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So I've been busy looking at deals, talking with people about my real estate journey so far, am 100% open about it to everyone I meet, pretty much.Today, I had a conversation with a coworker."I want that one house tha...