Good Afternoon, BiggerPockets People - I'm a new member from Abilene, TX engaged in the lending business and interested in making RE investments. I've had a fascination with real estate investing ever since I entered...
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They're concerned (understandly) about renting from someone who could go into foreclosure in the future, leaving them high and dry.
I tried to reasurre them that I just bought the property this ye...
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Hi BP! I became a landlord on pure, dumb luck when I moved to Chicago three years ago. I bought an REO condo in Logan Square, fixed up some cosmetic stuff (who in their right mind paints a living room dark brown?) an...
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Hi All,I just bought my first foreclosure property that is occupied. Any thoughts on how to approach the current occupants? It looks like the property was rented (not sure) since it is a duplex and I would prefer to k...
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Renovating a house I bought in another state over several yrs, and they were hoarders. Little by little I travel there to empty it out and repair it with the intention of eventually selling it. Are the travel expenses...
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Hi all,I read through forums but haven't seen an answer to the question what is a reasonable salary for 1 owner S-Corp LLC that flips houses? Let's say everything is outsourced - houses are bought from wholesalers, GC...
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Hi Bigger Pockets Community,I am super excited to finally join Bigger Pockets. I have been a real estate investor for 8 years and have worked in the private lending space for over 5 years. I LOVE real estate, and how ...
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Good morning,
My name is Ivan Rubio and I am a 24-year old college senior attending FIU and majoring Business Administration with a specialty in management. Hopefully, I'll be graduating in December. I joined...
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Hi all!
Aspiring investor here in South Florida. Been following BP for years however I’m more of a learn by doing and engaging type of person rather than listening and reading (Enjoy getting my hands dirty and making...
I bought a STR in 2021 and bought one of those real estate tax education packages that included a referral to a CPA that was supposed to be an expert in the strategies used (For an upgraded package of $600). I engaged...