Kaaren Hall
Invested in a House with Your SDIRA? Remember to Keep a Cash Reserve.
After you have invested using your self-directed account, you might wonder about the next steps to take. Importantly, it's crucial to be aware that a lack of available cash in your Self-Directed account can expose you...
Conrado Balicusto
Aspiring Real Estate Investor
I'm a new investor based in Dallas, Texas, currently working in IT and heavily invested in stocks. I'm keen to diversify my portfolio by venturing into real estate. Having read extensively on the subject and listened ...
Scott Trench
REPS And Active Losses and Gains
Hi tax pros - I have a question about REPS status.First, selfishly, do you believe that my job as CEO of BiggerPockets, which I spend obviously spend essentially all working hours on, and dwarfs activities involving m...
Joe Splitrock
Does a Short Sale Need to be Listed on the MLS
I have an off market deal that my agent found. To make the numbers work, it would need to be a short sale. My agent is saying before the bank will consider a short sale offer, they want to see it listed on the MLS. Se...
Jason Andler
What to look for in off market deals
I often hear about how great off market deals can be, but never found any until recently. The past 2 days I have come across two different off market deals. Now I have a few leads and am nervous - why are they off mar...
Tori Applegate
Hard or PMLs in Florida - Recommendations
Hi, So I'm looking to do some rehabs in the panhandle of Florida. I need a lender, preferably, who doesn't have a seasoning time needed on funds. A lot of lenders I've looked at also seem to require 20-30k in the bank...
David B.
Selling without agent fees
Hi all,
I have a property I'm flipping that my Contractor has decided to buy directly. I linked him with my lender and they are now coming up with a plan for the purchase.
In this particular situation, there won't ...
Kevin Kohler
I found a first deal, but it is FSBO and need help
Hi all,I think I found my first deal for a fix and flip. it is a FSBO, so I want to know how I should approach it to get control of the property while I get money from my private lenders. Do I submit an offer form o...
Mya Love
Duplex/tenant disputes! Do you intervene or not?
I have been a landlord for the last 6 months. Aside from watching YouTube videos and networking I did not have any prior experience in real estate. I chose to become a real estate investor/landlord because all process...
Jonathan Hawley
March Madness - Real Estate Edition!
Hello, BP!I had this idea a few days ago to do my own "Real Estate March Madness" where I meet a different person involved in real estate investing every day for the month of March. These individuals can be other inve...