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Can you still be considered a real estate professional while using a management company for AirBnB? I want to use the losses to offset my W2 income. Thanks
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I'm looking to make my first property purchase. I've been reading that most mortgage lenders require a 2-year history of employment. Does that mean in the last 24 months from now? Or the last two complete W-2 years? I...
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My tenant has been in since Nov 2018. Out of the 4 months, he has been 15 days late for 3 months. My lease states rent is due on the 1st. It is late as of the 5th and there is a $50 late fee as of the 5th. He consiste...
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Hello BP!!My Name is Ethan Johnson. I have been a member of Bigger Pockets for a few months now. I have posted a few times here and there but for the most part I just read and try to learn as much as I can from you ex...
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Hi, I'm a 20-year-old SVM in the Navy stationed out of Great Lakes, IL. I just finished reading a few books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, How To Invest In Real Estate, etc and I have been researching ways to make extra...
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Is Cash-Flowing in good areas of Houston, TX possible? I am looking for a SFH or Multifamily in the Houston downtown/medical center areas. I am wondering if cash flow is very good in this area or if the high property ...
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Hey guys, I’ve got a quick question in regards to my lease form. I pulled my lease from the Bigger Pockets “Managing Rental Properties” book, and tailored it to suit my property. My question is am I legally able to ta...
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Hi All!I saw a post about a “beginner mastermind” group and I am fearful that I missed the chance to join as I just signed up. Hopefully there are other like minded individuals in a similar situation that would like t...
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Leaving my full time office job soon to have job flexibility and to be able to concentrate on growing my real estate business which currently consists of 10 single family home rentals. I plan to work as an agent full ...
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I have inherited my stepfathers house as he just recently passed, and am working towards making this a rental/Airbnb...I am knowledgeable about all the pros and cons regarding each scenario (Airbnb vs LTR) ... however...