Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: can I apply "STR loophole" strategy in December?
I'm writing this in December 2024, when every other question asked on the Bigger Pockets tax forum is about STRs. If you're not sure what the fuss is all about, read this older post first:https://www.biggerpockets.com...
Cory Lucas
Am I being sold snake oil?
So I met with a gentleman yesterday who is an Executive and Business Coach. I sought him out after attending a local REIA meetup. He was of course incredibly convincing, has mastermind meetups, and seemed very genuine...
Ozzy Ordonez
the stock market has one huge advantage from real esta
Hi all, I have been a stock options tradee and a real estate investor and one huge advantage on trading the stock market is that you dont have to spend hundreds of hours looking for a deal( and time is money right) In...
Rupesh Singh
Best 100k Investments/Triplexes
Hi all,Pretty vague question, and I know it depends on an individuals specific goals... but I am curious to see what kind of responses this may get. 100k is not a lot of cash in Southern California. It could be put as...
Wade G.
What is the typical cost for a 3 ton condensing unit
In the past I have paid in the ball park of $2200 - $2400 for both the outside condensing unit and the evaporator coil to be installed. Recently I had a condensing unit stolen and the contractor ended up charging me ...
Frank Boet
Are we going to face another financial crisis?
This is not to alarm anyone, but just to be diligent. Aside from being a business owner, I'm also a stock trader and I don't like the action on Wallstreet. I'm a technical trader and simply use charts for trading. I s...
Bill Bell
Stuck/Squatting Tenants
I have a scenario where the tenants experienced financial difficultly in July and were unable, they claim, to pay Aug rent, due on the 1st. They also noted via email there intention to move via a 30 day notice. Howe...
Jacob Trimble
Buy or sell first bought property?
So I'll start off with the numbers with a home we purchased in Summerville SC. Purchase price: $217,500. Current principal: $204,000. Rent: $1,650. Mortgage: $1,216 We have lived in the home for two years and got orde...
Stephen Kuntz
RTO property fulfillment rates
Hi there,I just finished listening to a podcast on RTO as a strategy for investment. I like the idea of being able to assist tenants become homeowners but also the business side seems lucrative. In the podcast "fulfil...
Kristine A.
Question on First Househack
Hi everyone -
I've been lurking for a while and still haven't bought my first investment property. A home I'm interested in has been sitting on the market for a while and I think I know why: It's a 2-family with a ...