I receive $16500 in rental income for the year.  I remodeled the rental property this year at a tune of $17000.  I also pay the mortgage and 10% to a property management company.  Because I have put so much time into ...

My name is John Carney and I'm a RE investor and developer in both Australia and the United States. I founded America Property Source Pty Ltd in 2010 when I moved across the pond to Melbourne, Australia and have ex...

Hi Everyone,
I'm inheriting a 2 family home that has been recently gutted. The house will need new interior everything - plumbing, electrical, kitchen, bathroom, walls, etc.  It is a big project and I am nervous as I...

Justice Department Says It Will Reopen Inquiry Into Realtor Trade Group
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia made a ruling that opens the door for a renewed investigation into the Nationa...

I am considering forming an LLC just to hold residential real estate for liability protection.  I would quit claim a deed from my personal name to the LLC.-When I sell the property, would I be paying a tax on the prof...

Hello BP Community,
I live in the Bay Area, CA and own a couple of rental properties. A couple of years back I bought a 0.5 acre land with cash for Multi-family construction. At this point in time, I am trying to fig...

Hey everyone, first post on BP but been lurking for a bit. I know many people on here have started their REI journey with single family and other small investments. Some "gurus" out there say to skip the small stuff a...

I bought a 3 unit building last year. Got bids from 5 architects to redesign 2 residential units and 1 commercial unit and do some historical preservation design. The bids ranged from 8500 to 50000. Being the newbie I...

I was introduced to the world of passive real estate investing through syndications and there are many benefits that to continue to be shared, including bonus depreciation.  I’m new to this world so I don’t fully unde...

Hello Everyone,
I'm going to purchase a log cabin in the mountains and considering the potential impact of professional interior design. I'm hoping to get some insights and experiences from those who have done this b...