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Hi All -
My name is Mark and I'm from Central Connecticut. I have been checking out this site for about a year and I finally decided to become a member.
I have been educating myself on real estate investing for ...
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I know this subject has been beat to death in the forums, but can someone in simple layman terms tell me how I can set up one of these?
I have both solo 401K and SEP-IRA retirement accounts. I have been an employe...
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Hello all, I'm a new investor with a property that has taken longer to renovate than expected (thank you, cold January and burst pipes). We have I have Craigslist ads and emails looking for renters in 2018 (so it's b...
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How are other BP users finding the number of units on a given apartment building when doing due diligence? Are there any preferred references that are used for this and other pertinent property information? Thanks in ...
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1] Lots of questions about how to qualify as a Real Estate Professional. The absolute best resource for this are the IRS Audit Techniques Guide for Passive Activities. In particular Chapters 2 and 4. This is writt...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $145,000
Sale price: $195,000
I purchased this property by calling the buyer and asking if he'd be willing t...
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The IRS released new guidelines and best practices for their internal review/audit process of 179D tax deduction claims. If you have claimed this deduction or plan to in the future, ensure that your CPA or tax special...
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If you were to start over and buying your first property what type of loan would you use and how would you find a apartment complex off market.
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Was wondering if anyone has any experience talking to their county about getting specific lists of houses in a certain area they are investing in. If I were to find small multi-unit properties (2-4unit) that are owner...
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Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $22,000 Cash invested: $9,500Just finishing up getting this home rent ready. Its a 6 bedroom (that's how it is on the auditors...