Rich Smallie
Accidental real estate investor
Bought my first investment property in 2009, bought as a primary residence but got a new job in 2011. Property values had continued to drop in the area and in order to sell that home and move I would have had to pay s...
Gulliver R.
Rent Manager versus Appfolio versus Buildium
Hello all,
I’m most likely going to be picking one of these. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Rent Manager, Appfolio, and Buildium. What do you like best? Every opinion will be very much appreciated.
Thank you!
Alex Nelson
Can I Deduct My New Laptop?
Hi Guys,I thought I remembered hearing that if you purchase a laptop that will be used for investing, that you can write this off as a tax deduction as long as it is used primarily for investing purposes. I have jus...
Liliana Bennett
What do HOA property managers do?
Hi, Not related to investing, but my own home. I moved into a condo with an HOA and they have a property manager. What is the role of the property manager? Right now it seems the board members are doing most the work....
Jeremy Chandanais
Forced into the landlord world without a clue
My family and I had to relocate across the country to keep my employment. With little time, we packed a Uhaul, threw the rest of our belongings into the pole barn and left MI. It seemed like fate, in that time our nei...
Daniel Jackson
Ownership/Compensation Structure & Sweat Equity Advice
Hello! I'm new to the community, and I was hoping to attain some advice.My sibling and I are going to acquire a small office building, which will be leased to tenants.My sibling solely provides the capital for acquis...
Bobby Clifford
Real estate professional
Hello, I was curious if it would be beneficial for me to make efforts to qualify as a real estate professional for tax purposes. I am currently a stay at home dad but have the option to return to work at my previous p...
James Barnes
Looking for Advice - Sell, Rent, or Airbnb in Phoenix, AZ
Looking
for some advice. I live in a 3bed/2bath in the Biltmore area of
Phoenix, AZ w/pool. Owe 347k on the loan, 30 year, 2.875% fixed rate,
which right now is a decent position. Family and I are needing to mov...
Chris Lindemann
Long Term vs Short Term
Hey Everyone!
I’ve been listening to Bigger Pockets for a while now, but first time poster!
I was hoping to get some general insight into pros and cons of a decision I’ve been weighing. I currently have a long term...
Jason Heard
Experienced investor advice needed. What would you do?
Hello all,Looking to purchase our first property but in a bit of a dilemma and have a decision to make.Here are the scenarios to choose from:1. Look for SFH in the saturated ATL market budget 150k.2. Look for SFH in A...