When I have to ask this question on BP it's time to find a new accountant. LOL. I will get my first 1099 from Airbnb this year. Do those numbers get transferred to a schedule E or am I actually paying regular old 1099...

I've recently closed and rehabed a property in Columbus (and actively looking to get more, so if you have any leads, pls PM me ;) - but my question is about property management in the metro. There seems to be a number...

I was trying to run some numbers through a spreadsheet to see what the effects wereof cashing out a 401k to invest in vs. leaving it in a self-directed IRA/401k.Assumptions:1. Starting value of 300k in 401k2. Lose a t...

Recently added a bathroom and closet to a rental property - work was mediocre (largely due to GC subcontracting out to someone shady) but everything got done and works - tenants move in this weekend.

Here's the dilem...

I purchased a 4plex that needs significant renovation. I am subbing out some of the work and doing other pieces myself.I need to buy materials and wonder where do general contractors get their supplies? I typically go...

I'm curious to how many members were raised in homes of entrepreneur/business owners and how many are self-taught. To me it seems difficult to transition from 9 to 5 thinking (my parents) to that of an entrepreneur. W...

I come to BP for everything. I love this site and the people here have made it even better. I want to share, maybe not success, but my experience starting out in real estate investing.I do not have a blog so felt th...

I am so lost when it comes to reading the forums and books, podcasts.  My wife and I know where we want to end up, but have no idea where the starting line is.  We want to have recurring passive income from rentals/ s...

If you want to do a short sale but have never been delinquent, have no trouble making payments, and do NOT want the bank to forgive the difference, but allow you to make arrangements to pay it off (assume as a loan o...

Hello BP, First off I apologize for what may be a very in-depth/lengthy post. Sorry. :) I will try to be very direct.I purchased a SF house, in a nice town, that's 20 mins from a bigger city about a year ago using a V...