Mike Baker
Impact fee nonsense
So my wife and I bought this duplex a little over a year ago with the intention of turning an empty space, located below my living room, into a studio apartment. We were hoping to have it done but due to problems with...
Account Closed
Canadian Market "Correction"?
Hey BiggerPockets,What are everyone's thoughts on the recent mortgage rules being rolled out?http://www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca/news/mort...http://www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca/news/genw...Some thoughts:Are ...
James Wise
1031 Repeal
Repeal of IRC Section 1031 Would Cause Decrease in Real Estate ValuesPosted in Economist Commentaries, by George Ratiu, Director, Quantitative and Commercial Research on July 27, 2015 ...
Carrin Johnson
Bill Summary: AB 1771 The California Housing Speculation Act: Impact on Fix and Flip
Assembly Bill 1771, also known as the California Housing Speculation Act, aims to change real estate tax policy to discourage investors from quickly reselling properties like single-family homes.
Under the proposed...
Christina Hsu
Trump Tax Code changes affecting REI?
Just saw this article on the potential changes to the tax code which would impact REI. How would this affect the different real estate strategies like BRRR, multi-family, etc.?https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/22/busine...
Weston Cole
New to Bigger Pockets
I recently read Brandons book on rental investing and was turned on to the idea of long term rental investing. I am 24 years old and currently work at KW in Long Beach, Ca. I am wondering what peoples opinions on th...
Stuart M.
A look at the south florida flip market/competition
I was looking at comps for a property and stumbled upon a flip. Same neighborhood, same house.The other house was bought for 145k, 1248sqft single story on slab 3/2 with carport. Installed all new tile throughout, r...
Andrew R.
Do taxes and insurance kill your cash flow?
Hi, I am comparing single family home rentals in a few cities (Houston, Kansas City, maybe Memphis) for my first rental house. Researching revenue and costs for pro-forma sheets....finding property tax and insurance ...
Keith Meyer
Use Cost Segregation/Bonus Depreciation Instead of 1031 for MHP
Has anyone recently taken advantage of 100% bonus depreciation through a cost seg study to avoid having to do a 1031 on a large commercial property ($1MM+)? If so can you please message me or post about your experienc...
Tj Collins
Do 1031 Exchange regulations vary by state, or is it federal legislation?
Curious if 1031 Exchange laws vary by state, or if it is just federal legislation. Thanks!