Hi, Quick question on investing in motels. Does cost segregation and double depreciation apply to motel investing as well? I know for multifamily a general rule of thumb is roughly 35% of the purchase price can be dep...

I recently tried to take a mortgage out on a condo that I own free and clear. The bank did not allow it because 28 of 40 units in the condo association were rented out and not owner occupied (I rent mine out as well)....

Hey everyone,My name is Steve Fair and my wife, Julie and I live in Colorado Springs, CO. We own a house we had built in 2013, and we are looking to own rental properties and other potential investments. Beyond owning...

Experience is a big part of vetting for sponsors in syndications or other passive investments, but I don’t think it’s a deal killer if the sponsor is new. Here’s the top 3 pieces of advice on vetting a new sponsor: 1....

If you have hired a specialist to perform a cost segregation study of your real estate property, they will likely use one of the six most common methodologies recognized by the IRS. These methods include:
Detailed E...

How important are school districts to you when shopping for rentals?

Also, rather than districts, how about individual schools? Districts here are huge. How do you determine if the schools assigned to the property ad...

Hey BP,I'm hoping to get some advice on a 1031 I plan on using this summer. Once the lease expires on a SFH I have, I plan on 1031ing the proceeds. My business partner plans on doing the same thing on a similar timeli...

Hi there, I have been interested in Real Estate investing for a long time now and am looking for some advice/encouragement on getting started in an expensive market. I am literally starting from the bottom with very l...

Is a tool on BP or online that can help me quickly calculate what to offer on a house if I pay all cash now vs. owner finance at various rates and terms?

Hello All,I have a friend in the Madison, WI area who is in the process of moving her parents into elderly care facilities. I know she would like the process to go smoothly/quickly as it is a truly difficult time for ...