I have a duplex that I live in one side with roommates and rent out the other. I want to buy another property in 2019 and am looking in a more expensive area of town. To be approved for a higher mortgage amount by a b...

The title says it all. I'm looking for a highly recommended book on the use of LLC's specific to real estate. I saw this one on Amazon with 4.5 stars but figured I'd ask here because I trust the BP consensus mo...

So, I keep hearing about it being great to be classified as a "real estate Professional" for tax purposes. It seems the only benifit is to be able to deduct passive rental losses from ordinary income.. Since I have no...

I am completely and totally hooked on the power and life changing ability real estate investing has, and it happened by accident, sort of.I bought my 1st house like most young people with an FHA mortgage, in 2015 with...

Client Real Property Valuation Need: A family currently owns Commercial Real Estate, an office building in the city of Los Angeles, community of Woodland Hills. Last year, the mother had passed away, the father and 2...

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Let's say I buy a house which is appraised by the city at about $100k more than what I am paying for it (in 2014). Therefore my taxes will be based on the higher appraisal which took place in 201...

As someone new to REI, I've been quite frustrated with the market here in Denver for those properties that have hit MLS. Everything is a multiple offer situation, I've lost 2 deals so far and the one I actually got a...

I bought a new house in order to fix it up, while I live in it for a couple of years(one or two) until I save up for my next property. I renovated the kitchen and plan to renovate two bathrooms. In addition, I bought ...

Especially for Baby Boomers - Many Purposes of Estate Planning for Real Estate & Trust PlanningAs many people are getting: A) Older at a very rapid rate B) retiring or C) passing away, advance and early preparatio...