Alexander V.
Hidden Problems in too-good-to-be-true Properties
Hello, this is my first post on the forums, and I'm in need of some advice.I've been analyzing potential properties for about an hour per day for a while now, just trying to get a feel for analyses and markets. I've n...
Sangenya Machi
Reasonable CPA fees?
Hi all,Im currently holding a property under an LLC last November. I hired a CPA to do our taxes and bookkeeping. Recently, he sent me an invoice for all his services. It was about $550 for the tax returns, which is q...
Luke Panas
Bought my first house, I am in Vero Beach, FL and house hacking it!
Hey all, really look forward to learning from you guys! My name is Luke. I am a business owner of 2 stores, 1 in Vero, and the other in Port St Lucie. i got a killer deal on a house in Vero Beach, Florida. The only pr...
MaryAnne Burrows
Newbies Getting started (out of country)
Hello, my name is MaryAnne my husband and I have decided we want to start investing in real estate. My husband is active duty Air Force and we are currently stationed in Japan, and I am a stay at home mom (both of our...
Sam LaGrassa
HELOC or Cash-out refi
I am getting my feet wet in the world of real-estate investing. I own a condo in which my wife and I reside. We bought the property for 820K with a 80% 7/1 ARM at 2.95%; 10% HELOC and 10% down. I have since paid off...
Tom Server
how to avoid capital gains
Is there any way to avoid capital gains on selling company stock? Or counter some of the taxes?? It's purchased thru Computershare site. I needed the money to use towards a downpayment of an investment property. I'm...
Ryan Canfield
100th BP Post!
Hello BP Community, I had originally planned to write my first success story on June 5th which was my 1 year anniversary as a real estate investor. Time obviously passed by and with me starting to become active on th...
Trevor Deeter
First Timer Wondering... New Construction or a Flip/BRRRR?
Hello fellow BP'ers!My wife and I are ready to deploy our nest egg into REI. We are free from the confines of a traditional work schedule and can really dedicate as much time as is needed to manage and maintain our...
Mark Baldwin
Finally an introduction
Hello everybody! I'm Mark Baldwin, and have actually been a long time user of the Bigger Pockets message boards, but have never actually made an introduction or post myself. I've finally realized I can't go it alone...
Tracey B.
Why do people rent rather than buy in high-yield markets?
I'm an Aussie investor researching your markets. Our yields in cities vary approx 2-4%, so I'm trying to come to terms with some cultural differences regarding home ownership.
In a recent discussion on an Aussie prop...