Can I cost 4 single-family homes to create a paper loss that offsets $2M in capital gains from an apartment complex? Where can I find more info on this (besides go talk to a CPA)

Hi All,In the middle of my first flip in the RVA area and I am finding myself at Lowe’s or Home Depot for a lot of items like doors, windows, kitchen cabinets, floors, appliances, etc. I know there have to be some bet...

Hey everyone,I plan on BRRRR-ing a small multi-family. I am most likely going to end up with a semi or fully inhabited property.What are some strategies you have used or know about when renovating an inhabited multi-f...

When purchasing an older property, are there red flag issues from inspection reports that new owners should choose to address proactively, rather than in reaction to a tenant raising an issue down the line?

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AllI am starting to explore the idea of buying a house, living in it and flipping it a year later.  I have a friend who said he would be willing to live in a construction zone and pay a small amount of rent.  This wou...

I got a call from a Realtor about a year ago. She wanted my plumbing company to go out and install a toilet and faucet in one of her listed homes. I went to look at the plumbing so I could match up the colors ( brushe...

I just showed a property to a couple that breeds French Bulldogs.  They said they do not keep the puppies any longer than they have to.  The get the dogs weened and sold ASAP, but that is still several weeks where the...

Hey everyone! I have a tenant set to move in three days, luckily I was able to get in early to get maintenance an repairs going in prep for the next tenant. However, my visit last week revealed massive amounts of ciga...

Hi -My wife and I are new real estate investors in the south DFW area.  We currently live in Mansfield, TX and are looking for properties in Mansfield, Midlothian and Waxahachie.  We recently purchased a HUD home in W...

Hey guys, So I found a great deal on Craigslist. A fire damaged home selling for $12K. The comps around the home are $50-65K. Im thinking I can wholesale the house for $25K figuring in ARV. Not a bad deal right? I'm h...