Nathan S.
Home Office Deduction - Mileage
Hi BP world, I am currently not taking a home office deduction since the entire space I use in my primary residence for my rental business is also used for personal activities (computer, file cabinet, office desk). A...
Gustavo Rodriguez
Need advice about purchasing home with personal debt.
Hello everyone, I busted wanted some advice on purchasing a home while having personal debt. My wife and I do not live in the most desirable part of Newark, NJ and have been wanting to leave in order to purchase a mul...
Ann Gbayee
Using VA Loan for a BRRRR or House Hack
Hi Everyone! I am very interested in purchasing my very investment SFH in Tampa, FL within the next year. I am looking to keep the property long term and eventually begin mid-term rentals. Does the VA loan have any re...
Anthony Simboli
Things to think about when using a 401k for investing
Would anyone have more information on how to use a 401k for investing? I've read in the past you could use it for downpayment with less tax implications. Is that true? In general, has anyone had experience using their...
Kris Spencer
New member from Murrieta, CA
Hello BP world,My name is Kris Spencer and I have recently gained a stalker like obsession with real estate investing. I'v been chugging the BP podcast and planning out my REI future. I currently work full time, have ...
Vincent Grossi
Analyzing Deals in Colorado Springs
Hello everyone!I've been orbiting around real estate investing for a few years and I'm finally in a place to use my primary residence home equity to buy my first long-term rental.I intend to invest in Colorado Springs...
Alex Breuer
Advice! Sell or rent? Tax burden?
Im looking for advice on what to do?I bought a condo for 80k in Dec.2018.My original plan was to rent it out. (after calculations ill cash flow 500.00 monthly)Ive been working on the property and i had a visitor the o...
Becky Watkins
Deck on an Owner-Occupied Multifamily
Last year I redid the stairs on my triplex. It was more than a small repair, so I am capitalizing it. My question is whether I can depreciate the whole thing or just 2/3 of the cost. The entrance to my unit is in the ...
Christian Johnston
VA Home Loan: San Diego
I am looking to use a VA home loan in the next 3 months on a multifamily property (mostly looking for 3-4 units). I have read the Bigger Pockets House Hacking Book and the general Bigger Pockets book on Rental Propert...
Austin Lukes
Class C Tenant Criteria
Hello all, I've got a class C property that has not provided me much in the way of qualified tenants. I was curious if I am being too stringent on my criteria... I have a background in consumer lending in a nicer area...