Has anyone used this program for any accounting functions? It appears to be somewhat robust for a free open source application with no fees. You should be able to download install and compare with any other applicatio...

So say you've been depreciating a property for 10 years.   Year 11 rolls around and you completely replace the roof.  Does that just increase the remaining depreciable balance (basis) for 17.5 years?  Or do you deprec...

Hi! I’m new to being a landlord. I purchased a duplex with an existing tenant. That tenant is requesting a number of things that I am trying to determine if they are my duty as landlord to address immediately or if th...

Hello BiggerPockets, I needed to just let this out and ask for an advise. I am a first home buyer.  I am under Due Dilligence currently on a renovated townhome. My realtor suggested I should offer 10k on top of apprai...

I just read a nice blog by Mike LaCava about flipping houses:

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/03/flipping-houses-with-no-money/

I found the idea of partnering with a General Contractor very appealing...

Looking for some input on REIBlackbook as a webhost / CRM! I want a user friendly plug and play CRM that does all the nerderific stuff behind the scenes without me having to "code" it myself (Podio / Globiflow)My curr...

All the rain has caused havoc with the foundation of my flip house. Two contracts have fallen through because of inspectors saying the foundation is bad. In all honesty, the foundation isn’t shot, but the rain has cau...

Hi all,

We are transiting from excel to Quickbooks, just curious for those who has experience with Quickbooks do you use online version or desktop version?

Is it huge difference?

Thanks

Hello everyone, I am under contract for a HUD property and the appraisal came back as C-5 (not financeable). Since this is a HUD property they won't do any repairs. Does anyone have any advice for me please.. getting ...

I have a duplex that has long term tenants in the upper unit and the lower unit has been short term rental (Airbnb). I have a long term tenant moving into the lower unit now. There are two washers and two dryers in th...