Mark Baldwin
Finally an introduction
Hello everybody! I'm Mark Baldwin, and have actually been a long time user of the Bigger Pockets message boards, but have never actually made an introduction or post myself. I've finally realized I can't go it alone...
Rick S.
Gross Income Thresholds to claim real estate deductions / losses
My wife and I are new to the forum and to real estate investing. We are fortunate to have joint income in the $350k range combined.
We have read a lot of various articles and such but have a BIG question...
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Account Closed
Do we really get tax benefit for rental property?
Lets assume a Scenario: A new investor who invests $150K on a first rental property. No other retal or home mortgages.
IRS: US govt already allows a "Standard Deduction" of S24,400 (Married joint filing). The other o...
Austin Guzman
How do I work with a partner in a deal?
I have an interest in buying property in the Sacramento area. Many of the friends I have are looking to invest money into a deal with me, which would be helpful to increase my opportunity and start looking at multi fa...
Dave Godfrey
How are you handling JV splits in your business?
Hi BP-land!Just looking for thoughts on how you might handle this scenario.We are about to do a joint venture (JV) project with a contractor. It's a cash only property from the MLS. He can't put up the purchase pri...
Harly Cook
Hello from a new Investor
Hello BP! I've been living in Seattle (first hill area) for the last three years. I work as process improvement consultant for various companies. I'm looking to diversify my income and possibly create my own business....
Gail W.
Oh CRAP! HELP! Accidental Landlord given bad tax advice :(
OK. So we just could not afford our Laguna Hills, CA house anymore. The kids were gone, the electric bill was massive, the neighbors were awful...so we figured we'd rent it out and find something smaller/cheaper to re...
Vic Reddy
Negotiating Lender Debt due to City demolition
HiWe need some advice on this strange situation. A friend owns a good cash flowing low income Multi family property in TX. This MFH property is 50+ years old and the City wants to enforce recent building codes on thi...
John Payne
Tricky question about a 1031 with immediate seller financing
Scenario: John is an older investor looking to fund his passive cash flow while getting out of his real estate investments and Susie is a young energetic investor that is just getting started with all the knowledge sh...
Frederick Rauh
What are typical terms for permanent financing of medium to larger multi family?
Hi all. I am working on the feasibility of a joint venture multifamily development. I would like to re-finance into long term debt once the project is finished using a DSCR type loan. Is it possible to get fixed rate ...