Manish P.
Starting out as first time landlord need help to crunch numbers
Hello BP members,I am a homeowner in MD, trying to crunch numbers to decide if I should move to TX or not.My current home A has 320k left on mortgage from 400k @2.5%, with remodelled kitchen and bath. Current valuatio...
Jay Johnson
First Time Buyer/Investor
I need advice…I am buying my first investment property in May and will put it under a new business. I got laid off from my job and have been unemployed. However, I have savings and an inheritance I can use ,but I am ...
Phil Kilmer
Noob in Harrisburg, PA
hello everyone. My name is Philip Kilmer IV, im from a small town in Juniata County and recently moved to Harrisburg Pennsylvania where I work for the Dept of Revenue. I went to The Pennsylvania State University an...
Marc C.
Help me figure out how to J-V this with the motivated seller...
Hey Gang,Got five minutes to read a long post? I need some brainstorming from the crowd on a deal. I refuse to give up on it; I’m a motivated buyer, he’s a motivated seller. Here’s the story: Subject property is a 63-...
Pamela P.
Purchasing a Condo in Puerto Rico - Seek General Advice!
I'm very excited to announce that I am in the mist of purchasing my very first (sole) investment. Yay!The process has been scary and exciting at the same time. I wanted to know if anyone at BP purchased property in P...
Carson Sweezy
Mountain View, CA
Hey BP,A friend of mine is moving out to the bay area right out of college. The rental market looks similar to what it is here in the DC market. That is, it makes more sense to buy than it does to rent.She has a room ...
Dave E.
Commercial Banking in Jeopardy ?
I am far from an expert as I don’t currently invest in commercial real estate, but I have to admit that I am getting concerned with the commercial banking side (commercial loans). I hesitate to post this as my experi...
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...
Michael S.
Michigan Noob
Hello Everyone! My name is Mike. I have bounced in and out of the Bigger Pockets community a bit over the years and now I am ready to start seriously looking at investing in real estate.I work mostly in Detroit but l...
Robert Cioffi
new construction vs getting run down property and rehabbing
hello, trying to break into my 1st property. inventory scarce and expensive in NJ where I live. looking at some new construction in developments surrounding Philly. just don't have experience or time to rehab even...