About 10 years ago, Friend A (on advice from his CPA) and an IRS rep both told me that I should strive to not have a loss on my rental property for more than three years, or no more than three out of ? years (not sure...

Hey guys! I am researching Pittsburgh's economy and housing situation to better understand where the region is headed.I found out that Pittsburgh has high vacancy rates. I wonder why that is... Is it the oversupply of...

Good morning everyone,A long time ago, I came here looking for some answers regarding real estate. However, I then got caught up with school and work......thus derailing my aspirations to become an investor. However, ...

I have a question about out of state investing.  What do you look at regarding investing out of your market driving distance wise?  Obviously the numbers on the deal have to make sense and get a good PM but regarding ...

I'm interested in investing for high cash flow (getting 20% cash on cash return and up).Unfortunately this leads me to less than desirable areas.  In my case the areas seem relatively safe (C neighborhood, low crime- ...

Can a multi-member LLC (filing taxes as a S-corp), collect rent and claim taxes on a property (as if the property WERE in it's name) when the deed is under one of the LLC co-owning members personal names?  This questi...

Question: I am sure many of you have run into this in the past, where a credit check will show nothing regarding public records (judgements, evictions) but I find them on the public record.  Sometimes it is that the a...

Hello fellow BPers.  I have been a long time reader of these forums and have picked up a tremendous base of knowledge from you, my colleagues, on this forum.  I am mostly a passive investor, and so have not had a real...