Neil Gupta
Raising rent on a friend in a hot market
I rented out my beautiful home to a (kinda) friend. I only accepted a half months deposit and rented it for $1700 ($100-150 under market value). I just wanted someone to take care of it. Over the past year, the value ...
Joe P.
How much should I spend on tax planning?
I own a business flipping vacant land properties so according to the irs I am a real estate dealer and my income is taxed as ordinary income which includes the full 15% self employment tax. I recently found out about...
James Claiborne
Investing in Baltimore
Hello BP,I am from Baltimore, MD and looking to buy and rent out properties in MD.I would appreciate it if i could get some feed back from other investors on what areas I should be focusing to buy and hold. I am inte...
Ashley Noble
Newbie from Metro Detroit interested in house hacking.
Hi Everyone! My name is Ashley and I am a new member to Bigger Pockets! The last few years I have been saving up my money to buy my first duplex to rent out and live in. I am just so excited to get started, I can’t wa...
Peyton Culberson
New Landlord - Can I end the Lease Early?
Hi everybody! I am a new ish landlord in Arlington. I own a property that I rent out by the room. I originally lived in it, but just bought my second property and moved out, and had someone move into my room (4 bed, 3...
Bruce D. Kowal
Cost Segregation Studies: The Hidden Passive Activity Loss Trap 🏢
As a CPA focusing on real estate taxation, I frequently encounter property investors excited about cost segregation studies. And why not? The promise of accelerated depreciation and immediate tax savings is attractive...
Chang Pan
What should I do? Girlfriend boyfriend tenants broke up
The girl decided to move out and the boy decided to stay on the lease. What should I do paperwork wise?
Do I sign and termination agreement with the girl? Do I need to sign a new lease with the boy? Please let me know...
Nathan Gesner
What is your experience with AirBnB as a guest, not a Landlord?
Have you stayed in a few AirBnB rentals? VRBO? Have you stayed in the big city and then compared that to a place in the country near a tourist attraction? What was your experience?I've stayed in a dozen or more AirBnB...
Caleb Bryant
Overcoming Fear and Networking with a Purpose
Overcoming Fear and Networking with a PurposeOver the past two years I have made networking a primary focus in my real estate business. I have spent a lot of money on education, coaching, and other business-related ex...
Ivan Gordiyenko
Improving tenants behavior with incentives?..
For a few minuets i was thinking how can you keep tenants on your rental properties for a long time without having issues.
Then i though of the allstate guy that gave 100 bucks for every 6 months you didnt have an acc...