From your experience, where did you find your best and responsible tenants? Was it from referrals or word of mouth? Or craigslist or sites like zillow?If you use referrals, do you give incentives like cash or gift car...

I’m a new investor from AZ seeking deals in the Indianapolis area. In speaking with an Indy private bank, they are cutting off “fix/flip” loans for any investors with less than 3 deals. Wondering if others are hearing...

So I keep hearing on different podcasts about the benefits of cost segregation and bonus depreciation for real estate investors. I just listened to a podcast that had an owner of a Cost Segregation company, and he sa...

I understand you can defer taxes on SFH through a 1031 exchange, but what about tax deferment as an LP of a syndication?  It's my understanding you'll have some paper losses due to depreciation that you can push to fo...

Hello everyone! Just a quick introduction... My name is Louis Grigoletti and I am a new member of the BiggerPockets community. I am currently reading The Book on Rental Property Investing and I feel very excited about...

Im curious as to which strategy everyone is after these days. I realize this is a very location sensitive post so if you could provide your primary investing area it would be extremely helpful. I feel most newbies (su...

Hey all - my friend is seeking advice on how to buy a house with his longtime girlfriend. Should he put both their names on the mortgage/title/etc. when purchasing or would it be better to do this once they are marrie...

Hi BP community,I wanted to take some time to share some lessons I learned while trying to get my wife onboard with REI. Hope this helps others!1. Don’t wait to share your ideas or goals until you think that you have ...

Hey BP -
I'm looking for some guidance and advice when it comes to seeking out lenders who will accept a 10% down payment for a second home/vacation home where the loan amount happens to be greater than the maximum ...

I just wanted to get out there and introduce myself to this forum, I've been sitting behind the screen learning from a distance, reading forums, watching podcasts, asking questions at my job etc. I am 21 years old, I ...