Doug Whyte
Question on how to "write off" a loss
Hi!A few years ago my wife and I invested in a Condo Development in BC Mexico. Should have known better! Anyway, nothing ever got built, I never got my unit, and the only thing that did happen was that the developer...
Johnny Hastings
Rental Arbitrage in LA
Hi all,
I've been diving deeper and deeper into the rental arbitrage investment strategy. I constantly come across the permitting process needed in most cities in LA. I currently reside in Venice, CA, and work in t...
Jon Schwartz
Your first $50k: SFR rental or LP in a syndication?
Hi everybody,Newbie here!My wife and I are in our mid-30s and have careers we love, so I see REI as a way to diversify our investment portfolio and create passive income. I envision myself buying a turnkey SFR rental ...
Dave Carella
Renters blew my deal!
So I put a house on the market. next door neighbor decided to move out. now his buddy with another couple are renting it..... with dogs! we have about 15 feet between the two properties and the new returns are letti...
Tiarnan Gormley
Nearly 18 and need advice on REI while i'm away overseas!!!! HELP!!
I'm about to be 18 in a couple of months, and I've been reading all about rental property investing for the last year. I particularly want to get started with the househacking strategy using an FHA loan to get a multi...
Robert Freeborn
Newbie in Bellingham, Washington
Hello BP!The realtor in my REI group told me about BP, and boy do I owe him. This site is a tremendous resource, and I'm eager to dive in and learn, learn, learn!I've always loved real estate, but have only recently l...
Oscar Wright
Curious about wholesale strategies...
So I am preparing to start my real estate journey as many people do...wholesaling. I have been broadly learning real estate and strategies for the past 2 years and am prepared to finally get some skin in the game. T...
Nathan DeJonge
Notary Loan Signing Agent
After just completing my first refinancing deal (32% forced appreciation on a one-year live in flip), I have become aware of the loan signing agent profession. During my signing appointment my agent was shocked with m...
Ryan Thomson
Should I House Hack or Rent?
Interest rates and high purchase prices are pushing a lot of people away from buying. Most are turning to renting, but is that the best move right now? Will House Hacking prove to be better than Renting over the span ...
Kristen Descant
HVAC Replacement Tax Deduction
This year I replaced two HVAC systems. I know this is tax deductible, but I'm wondering if I would claim the entire deduction on my 2022 taxes or is this something I spread out over a few years?