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Hello everyone,
I just sold my rental property in San Fernando Valley. It was my primary residence before becoming a rental, so the gain is tax free due to the primary residence exclusion. Now, I have about 500K free...
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I have a random idea and need to be told the problems with it. Here it goes:I have a 2-5 year timeframe to move to a local commuter community. I have a good chunk of equity in my current home (say $80k). I could get a...
We are in the beginning stages of looking for an STR in the Rapid City/Black Hills area. We would use it as our primary residence for SD residency and tax purposes but sine we travel the vast majority of the year in o...
We are in TransitionBeing in real estate, we all know the value of residential and multifamily real estate. The cash-on-cash returns can be great and can provide wealth for generations to come. With that said, what ab...
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Economic Update(Monday, February 22, 2021)
The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s Jan. 26-27 meeting, released last week (after their customary three-week delay), show that members of the Committee ...
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Hey everyone, looking for some direction on whether to proceed with a live-in flip.
I own my primary residence and have 2 separate rental units. Between my W2 income, rental income, and keeping expenses low, I have a...
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I am in the process of getting financing for my first rental property. The lender wants 25% down. Is this standard? Are other lenders more flexible?
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A property's operating expenses are those that it incurs on a monthly or annual basis and are considered regular and continuing. Expenses like this include things like property taxes, insurance, maintenance, administr...
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Hi BP Fam! Was wondering if I'm looking to acquire out of state commercial real estate, Should the attorney be from the same state as the property? or should I find one where I currently reside in NYLet me know what ...
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I sold my rental in Rose Village 6 months to soon. Price skyrocketed 15%. Are there any others "UP AND COMING" neighborhoods in the area and why do you think so?