![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/195058/small_1621432407-avatar-hollyanna.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
hello~ seeking guidance regarding "start up" deductionsOur 1st rental was in service April 1st 2014. We spent OVER 5k to prepare the home to be rented. These funds include things like utilities, materials for plaster...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1711541/small_1642282785-avatar-alexestefan8.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Greetings! My question is… after you have a general overview of REI, but still not sure how to start and where to start, what can I do on a daily basis to improve my skills set in REI? Thank you!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/37034/small_1621370217-avatar-dkonipol.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
After raising over $400 million from private investors over the last 19 years, I am often asked what are the most important assets a syndicator need possess to successfully raise private capital. Here are my picks, i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/249225/small_1697037699-avatar-feliciagrace.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have been applying to real estate industry questions for the past 2 years. I've made it to some interviews where I thought the interview went great and they would hire me but they eventually did now. I was wondering...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/85088/small_1621416121-avatar-cougdiehard.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Are others finding it harder to find good properties right now? In my area it seems to be the case. I try to find purchase in the 50-60% of improved value range, putting in 20% and making 30-40%. I am doing most of...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1222950/small_1621510376-avatar-larrys109.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
if you’re figuring out the land value for depreciation purposes, can I use the Fair market value for the land? The county assessment taxes it at 59k which is WAY too high. A plot of land has sold for $8500, $10k and 2...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/16975/small_avatar-priorityonesavings.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Rehab Contractor looking for rehab work in a warm state. Husband just can not take the cold anymore. Also looking for partners/ investors. You can go to our website to check out floor jobs, kitchen and bath remodel...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/246755/small_1621435978-avatar-jevans7801.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey everyone,I've been a buy and hold investor with 2 rental units for just over a year now, and am expanding to wholesaling in order to build up capital / additional sources of income. I just received my first batch...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/176/small_1621345388-avatar-scottficek.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have been spending countless hours working on my Real Estate Blog. I often stay up till 1am finishing posts. I have to admit that even after 3 months (and 50 posts), I am still learning all this world.
I have h...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/9/small_1621345214-avatar-biggerpo.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Need I say more?
40,000 BiggerPockets Members! :wowo:
This is yet another incredible milestone for BiggerPockets!
I'm so proud of what this site has become, and I can't believe how many people we've managed to ...