Hello,Depreciation is touted as one of the big benefits of buying investment real estate (rentals) . I am not able to understand the benefit of taking depreciation on a rental property. On one hand IRS rules force you...

Hello BP community-Does anyone have experience borrowing money from their parents to get their foot in the door with real estate? How did it go for you?Let me explain my situation. I am going to be a sophomore in coll...

There needs to be a lightening up here...so I'll start it. Any political jokes will result in a beerboarding - and not with good beer, we're talking Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Got this one today from a realtor:

One Sunday,...

I finally have phase one of my web site complete and am putting the URL on some of my marketing. Among other things phase two consists of adding a free report to the web site. I have thought of the obvious "25 ways ...

Are there any drawbacks to buying an occupied multi-family? I came across a quad that has 3 units occupied and 1 unit vacant. I am looking to invest in an owner-occupied multi-family, so the vacant unit is perfect. Ho...

Hello,I am new to Bigger Pockets and just like everyone else on here I am trying to expand my knowledge on Real Estate Investing. My interest of real estate has just begun as my older brother recently gave me the book...

Hey everyone,A few weeks ago I hit an exciting personal milestone and wanted to share it with all you great folks here on BP. In the beginning of September, I closed on another three unit property in Manchester, NH. T...

I'm new here,  I'm in Tampa, I've been reading BP Forum posts for a few months now. I've found that there is a treasure trove of information here. I find that most questions I want to ask have already been asked and a...

Hello!

I want to start in the world of REI. Although I have a liberal arts degree, I've viewed myself as an entrepreneur since a college internship.

I have spent the last few month reading book about t...

Greetings!

A little bit about myself:

My name is Jonathan, I'm 25-years old, living in the Northern Virginia / D.C. area, and married with a baby (boy) on the way. I currently work as director-level maj...