I joined BiggerPockets this week after searching around for courses on Real Estate Investing. I have a finance background but only took a few undergrad courses in real estate at Butler University a few years ago. I'm ...

REALTOR® VS. REAL ESTATE AGENT VS. BROKER
What's the difference?
This is going to be a short blog; the explanation is very simple and sweet. In the Real estate industry, we run into tons of new acronyms and words t...

I just closed on my first SFR in Memphis and was a little surprised at how much closing costs were. I have 2 more in escrow scheduled to close end of the month. I would like opinions on the costs if they seem average ...

Colleagues and friends,The original GOP reform thread started by @Brandon Hall is well over 200 posts by now. This is one of the follow-up threads specifically for discussion of depreciation and Section 179 changes in...

I picked this diddy up from the urban dictionary. It is essentially the basis for my rant and for me sharing my personal and professional experiences over the past 13 years in Real Estate.

1. professional liar
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I have worked in the hospitality (hotel) industry for the past 11 years. I am responsible for all hotel financial/accounting items. Does working in the hotel industry count as a real estate professional if I also ma...

I am realtor. We bought a house last year as a rental property. My spouse earns more than 150k. When filling tax return turbo Tax staff told him he can not deduct the losses ( expenses and depreciation) snice his inco...

Like the title says, I'm looking to relocate to a more lucrative market in South Florida. I currently live in Nebraska right now, and I feel that it's time for a change. I have never held a license for any state, but ...

I have heard of several cases where real estate investors have relied on private investors to lend on a deal and that the following has happened:

1. Too slow;
2. Do not return calls;
3. Too conservative;
4. Ask for t...

Hi all, In addition to all that we already have to provide to tenants:Landlords entering into leases that commence January 2021 and later will be required to provide a bedbug informational brochure to tenants. Accordi...