Ernest Davila
New Member from Texas
I plan to retire from my full-time job as a college professor/administrator in 2017. My plan is to buy houses to flip and then sell or rent after I retire. We currently have a couple of properties in Houston and Cor...
Emily Baker
New Aspiring Investor from CA Moving to IN
Hi,I've been a member on Bigger Pockets for a little while now but never introduced myself. My name is Emily and I am an aspiring real estate investor, currently in the 'learning season'. My day job is an Executive Bu...
Ruben Rodriguez
Seeking opinions on tax and LLC strategies for overseas investment property
I'm an American citizen closing on a Riviera Maya property in the next few months. It is a lifestyle purchase, meaning partly for personal use and partly for short-term rental. I plan to get dual citizenship (U.S. and...
Cindy Andras
New member from Orange County
New member here...I am a notary public in Orange County. I am graduating with my BS in Business Administration: Finance and Marketing, from CSU Long Beach. My background includes mortgage processing, underwriting an...
Paul Tischleder
Best way to split utilities when converting to a duplex
The property has a perfect setup to create a second rental unit, with a separate driveway and entry. It's currently all under 1 set of utilities, (gas boiler heat, electric, water, sewer, window AC units). The city ...
Henry Clark
Self storage- Year end tax planning
Couldn’t keep up with my wife. She’s out doing more trips through the Munich Xmas marts. I’m killing time in the foyer and bar area, decided to do a post. If you ever get to Munich stay at the Platzl Hotel. Three...
David Emanuel
Buying a house before probate started
Hello BP,
I found an off market Philly property that I would like to purchase. The owners of the property died in October, and left a will naming a relative as executor of estate. I am dealing directly with the execu...
Jon Everett
Attorney Requirements in South Carolina
Hi all,My understanding is that real estate transactions are required to be "overseen" by an attorney in South Carolina. But I am having difficulty finding out exactly what all they are required to do. Does anyone h...
Shunta A.
New Member, Shunta A
Hello All,
I am Shunta, a native of Tennessee. I am currently a graduate student. I have no experience in real estate investing. In fact, my undergraduate degree is in education. About two years ago, I was praying ...
Richard Olshove
Best Self directed "checkbook" LLC IRA Provider?
All I am in CA and am looking for a self directed checkbook LLC IRA provider for properties I plan to own out of state. Does anyone have any recommendations, good experiences with any firms? Preferably with low setu...