Dwayne Johnson
Next Book recommendation
I'm a new member of Bigger Pockets and new to REI. So I am in the education phase of my journey. I'd like to learn as much as I can in the next month and then start taking steps to invest in small multifamily propert...
Calena Reynolds
Property Management Fees - 10, 20, 30%?
Hello BP!I am researching property management fees and just spoke with an agent who claimed property fees in the Smokey Mountain TN area (typically STR's) were typically 20-30% of rental income. This seemed wild compa...
Daniel Rines
Book suggestions on taxes legal side of REI
Looking for a good book suggestion to educate myself on the topic of taxes, legal paperwork in real estate, etc. I'm a first time home buyer looking to live and rent a duplex/triplex. Thanks in advance!
Debbie Mitchell
Which utilities should landlord pay?
Hello,I am ready to rent out my first SFR in Pasadena, CA., and will be managing the property myself. Regarding who pays for which utilities, is there a standard approach or model in Pasadena. The yard is new and n...
Owen Dashner
FLIP by Rick Villani & Clay Davis
I just picked up this book yesterday and can't put it down! Probably the best book on flipping houses I have ever read.
Justin R.
Oversight of property management on STRs
I have been doing STRs for a few years but my niche is long term rentals. I have been using my property management company to run the STRs.They utilize AirBnb, VRBO, and their own website for the bookings.I basically ...
James Purcell
Application Screening Requirements and Methods
Hello, I'm relatively new to BiggerPockets, and have read the book on property management by Brandon Turner. To add on to this discussion - when I was listening to the screening section of the aforementioned book this...
Ali Samana
Where would we be if we were still on the gold standard?
In his new book, "Conspiracy of the Rich", Kiyosaki talks about us as a country breaking away from the gold standard and how that made our money funny money.
I am definately no expert on that but would love to see wh...
Harry Standafer
New Investor in Lexington, KY
Hey all,I'm 25 and I bought a house about 18 months ago and rent rooms out to some friends, but other than that I have no experience in real estate. I'm spending the rest of 2019 doing research before I dive in with a...
Jess White
What rental REI expenses can I deduct while still a W2 employee?
I am currently still a W2 employee while building my real estate business out of My question is this, what can I write off on my taxes while I am still a W2 employee and not considered a "Real Estate Profressional"? I...