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Hi Forum,This is Michael, I work in Coldwell Banker UAE as an offplan specialist. There are many people coming into Dubai to invest specifically in real estate. So in case you are looking to invest in Dubai it is a gr...
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I am a new investor just graduating college and moving to Chicago in July. My plan is to save up this year and then purchase a property for a house-hack during the summer of 2021I am rooming with 2 of my friends. Howe...
Hello everyone. I have a list of potential markets to invest in. I need to pick one so I can hone in on it but I'm having trouble finding sites with recent market data that are user friendly. Can anyone help?
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The only benefit that I've heard from people of carrying a mortgage on your personal residence is the tax benefit. Maybe it's because my interest rate is so low, but I don't have enough deductions (including my mortg...
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A favorite phrase of realtors and sellers alike, isn't it?
I'd like to know if there is someone here that has ever seen an actual "paint and carpet" rehab?
I sure haven't. I've come to the conclusion that "just some ...
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I've done a little reading on making trips/vacations tax deductible, but I'm still not totally clear.
I am going to visit an out-of-state turnkey provider as part of my due diligence process to meet them and see th...
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I grew up in Catskill, NY and moved out of the area, but I am not looking to invest in rental properties - buy and hold (will consider air B&B if the location is right) back in my hometown and looking for some adv...
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I have been living in Hudson Valley for about 10 years and ready to press the start button for my first house/ duplex/ triplex… to eventually turn it into a fully rental property. I would very please to learn from all...
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Hey all,I'm from San Francisco and am new to the Indianapolis investment scene. In my search for rental properties, I found myself wondering what factors are the most important in a rental property. More specifically,...
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There was a great article on BP: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...However, hoping to find some local advice in the bay area (We're in South bay Cupertino/Sunnyvale area). We are exploring leasing it out ourselves and...