Kiran K.
1031 exchange - what steps involved
I'm looking to do 1031 exchange, sell rental property (SFH) and use proceeds to buy another property. Can this property be duplex or commercial space?Do i have to go with attorney, what's an 1031 intermediary, want to...
Cristina Marie Najemian
Newbie from Central/Northern NJ
Hi everyone! My name is Cristina Najemian. I am brand new to BP. I joined this site after listening to numerous BP podcasts and reading several books. My inspiration started after reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad (which see...
Vlad Noland
Real estate novel? sharing deal making experiences
Anyone know of a real estate book that shares real life deals through and through in novel form? There's so many tips, tricks and how to books on real estate but how about a book that goes through every minute of the ...
Oscar Lopez
Money lenders for an ecommerce business
My name is Oscar, I am new to this site and I know that most of this site is related to real estate but has anyone every lended money to any other types of businesses?I own a ecommerce business that is running into se...
Account Closed
JVs & the use of Escrow ac's to protect investments???
Hi Everyone - I've been approached by investors about doing a joint venture for a deal. I would be funding most (if not all) of the purchase & reno costs. My question is, how do people protect that money? Is the i...
Reaz H.
Cost segregation strategy for LTR/STR mixed use MFH
I am exploring STR as a strategy to use accelerated depreciation to offset my W2 income. I am exploring the acquisition of a property that is a SFH but has a couple of ADUs in the same lot. Now ideally I could STR all...
Damon Tyler
Damon Tyler - New Member from Mendon Massachusetts - Take Two
How embarrassing - my posts keep getting rejected due to having URL's in them. My name is Damon Tyler and I love real estate. I am part of a team with Shane Sullivan and Andrew Riel.First off, here is how me or my te...
Nick Matteson
Do you count the principal paydown portion of the mortgage payment as an 'expense' or 'income' or 'neutral' in your cash-flow analysis?
Isn't it just cash directly into your net worth?
When everyone talks about clearing $100 a month for their rentals are they counting principal paydown as part of income or expense?
Jennifer Kessler
Tax benefits of short term rental
Looking for info on any potential tax benefits of STRs. What can be deducted? Is it more beneficial to have it structured under an LLC? Are there benefits if an ADU is used as a STR (I am in California)? I am aware pr...
James Carlson
Westminster going to regulate short-term rentals
For those who care, the city council in Westminster -- just northwest of Denver -- is starting the process of regulating short-term rentals. Airbnb is currently illegal in the city. (Or technically, the city's ordinan...