Wesley Sherow
Calling All BP RE Experts! What is everyone asking you about?
Bigger Pockets Community! Social media is such an important tool to grow in Real Estate. As some others on the forums have done already, I'm making a social media strategy to start posting content and building my pers...
John Voychick
trouble financing after buying new properties
I bought 2 properties in '18 and 2 properties in '19.
I'm having trouble with DTI because the properties I bought in 19 haven't had income for very long during that tax year even though the tenants are going on year ...
Chris Picciurro
How do you find value from your tax professional?
Good afternoon BP. I am putting together a presentation for a national tax professional conference. We are continuing our research into the minds of a real estate investor. What adds value to you as a client from your...
Michael Lin
Offset W2 income with end of year purchase?
Hi everyone, I want to buy a property now intended for LTR. However, since it’s near the end of the year, my wife won’t be able to qualify as a real estate professional to use the depreciation to offset my W2 income.I...
Ida Nasko
DP3 vs Commercial line - pros and cons
Hi everyone,I work for a new insurance carrier that primarily targets landlords and real estate investors.We often get asked about the difference between DP3 and what we sell which is a commercial line policy. We have...
Colin Spivey
Buying a car tax deduction
I am planning to get my real estate license this summer. I also will have to purchase a vehicle around the same time. If I waited to purchase a vehicle until after I got my license, could I use it as a deduction by sa...
Troy P.
What are the drawbacks of a K-1?
I was reading comments about some crowdfunding site. Someone said they weren't attracted to a particular investment because it was a K-1 instead of a 1099. I was a little confused since a K-1 allows you to claim pap...
Mauricio Quintana
Alternative heat/cool solution for section 8 rental
Hi all,
I'm hoping to get some feedback from Section 8 landlords. I'm working on my first rehab that will be designated as a S8 rental. This will be in Macon, GA and the guidelines state the house must have a heat ...
Brooks Gagnon
Cash vs. Loan, Opinions?
Looking for some thoughts on buying a flip using your own cash, versus getting a hard money loan. What do you think are the advantages/disadvantages of both, and which would you likely prefer to use. Personally, I hav...
Misty Monk
Landlord Insurance Recommendations
I am buying my first rental property and looking at just getting an insurance policy versus setting up an llc. Once I can figure out how to move the mortgage to my LLC without triggering the due on sale clause i will...