I was reading about and researching this over and over again, books, IRS pubs, here, elsewhere. I cannot get a conclusive answer even in forums with seasoned CPAs debating this topic.

That much is clear:
- If you hav...

Dear BPs,

I am a newbie evaluating loan terms from a commercial mortgage broker. I am putting the info below. Need your take on what you think about the terms here.

The property is in Charlotte, NC. ...

Hello BP, Can you help me decide how to choose an agent? I plan on making another forum post asking for agent's to essentially reach out me based upon my market and strategy. Do I have to interview and choose 1 agent ...

Have access to a healthy amount of capital and I'm looking for larger scale, high end short term rentals that make sense.  Thinking in the $2MM-$3MM range.What are some of the best destinations with sufficient rental ...

Hi all, I’m a bit of a novice and these forums have been fantastic. I’m specifically looking at out of state investing because of where I live (Los Angeles). This led me to research turnkey providers and that strategy...

I am going to be meeting with a distressed seller about solving her problem with an upcoming sheriff sale.  The property is currently listed as a short sale.  My plan is to purchase it, and then sell it back to her, p...

Hi Everyone,I am fairly new to real estate still but I am on the hunt for my first rental property. I have been in contact with some real estate agents.I have one real estate agent that has asked me to sign an agency ...

I'm stuck in a little analysis paralysis here and would love some feedback.  I have a 4 unit in Chicago that is barely Cash Flow positive because I keep one of the units for myself but barely use it since I spend 99% ...

Hi all,I have been growing my portfolio over the last 5 years and currently have a mixture of 5 rental properties, 1 flip in progress, and 1 single family house that I decided to cash out on the equity and sell. (unde...

I found a sonic drive in with an 8% cap rate thats NNN. Its only a real estate purchase. The business is owned and operated by the renter.Does anyone here have experience with these investments? Pros/cons? Is it somet...