Jake Mercer
From Fitness Instructor to Rental Arbitrage to Full Time Real Estate
In 2020, I was a fitness instructor with zero real estate experience and $10k saved up.In 2023, I bought 3 investment properties and 7 acres of land.I wouldn’t have been able to do this if I didn’t start with rental a...
Steve K.
Best Software for Landlords?
I could only find old threads on this which recommended Rentec Direct and Truerent because they were previously free for landlords with only a few units. Both seem to have done away with their free versions. Are there...
Kevin Wattenbarger
Real Estate Investment Resume /Credibility Packet
BP:After hearing on a couple podcast where the guest has spoken about real estate investment resumes and credibility packets, I am wondering if anyone would be willing to share one they've created? I am not new to REI...
Brandon Sturgill
What are the Real Costs Associated with Wholesaling a Property?
And who typically pays...closing costs? title fees? title insurance? surveys? etc. etc....
Dan Handford
Top Tough Decisions As Multifamily Investor or Syndicator
Let's start a list of the top 3 tough decisions you have faced as a multifamily investor or syndicator (or both). Who wants to start us off on this discussion? Begin by listing your TOP 3 tough decisions that you have...
John Matarazzo
Collecting Advance Rent Question
Hi all,I have a new tenant (3 months in so far), she has been pretty great so far, pays rent in full on 1st of every month and keeps the place neat and clean. Randomly though she messaged me yesterday asking if she ca...
Chris Anderson
The "Watch the Flowers" House a First Deal
So I am a new investor just starting out. My wife and I agreed to take $100k and see what I can make out of it. I spent a lot of time reading and learning here on Bigger Pockets and reading all the books I could get...
Nate Mac
Flipping- Repairs in 2018 are cost basis for Sale in 2019?
Background: Created LLC partnership in 2018. Purchased a Home to renovate in 2018 and sold it in 2019. Purchase Price: $60,100 In August, 2018Renovations: $30,000Utilities: $ 2,000Property tax: ...
Jason Nazarenko
My CPA "to increase Net Worth, you must pay taxes"??
Hello BP family!! I have been reading a ton of books lately just like @Jesse East (Tax strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor & Advanced tax strategies...) I have been anxiously awaiting my turn to talk to...
Hunter Lawrence
Part time real estate agent since 2006 looking to become an investor
Hello all,Very happy to now be a part of your community. Much respect for what I've learned in the past month watching and listening to BP podcast and videos. Have worked in technology since graduating in '97. Spen...