Sung Yu
To hold or sell (4-plex) 1.5yr ownership
Hello BP family, I currently own a fourplex in Lacey, Washington and I am looking for advice on whether to hold or sell. Here's a breakdown that may help paint the picture, thanks in advance! Short term goals: Accumul...
Art Maydan
Chicago: North vs. South Side (Buy & Hold)
I’m looking for a multi-unit to house hack in Chicago and had a low budget, so I was looking primarily on the South Side. We’re not big nightlife people, so I wouldn’t want to pay a hipster premium anyway. But safety ...
Mykeesha Taylor
Texas Taxes
I've been researching and reading forums and other people's stories. I've read that high property taxes in Texas makes it virtually impossible to realize positive cash flow. Is that a true statement? What strategies s...
Ted Swagerty
Tax strategies to avoid/mitigate capital gains
Hey folks! An older friend of mine would like to liquidate his four properties but he would like to avoid paying capital gains tax. I suggested that he and I form a LLC and slowly transfer his properties to our LLC. A...
Jeff Lee
Ranch and farmland development
Howdy BPers -I'm looking to combine ranch land with STR cabins in central/east-central Texas. Does anyone have any experience with buying acreage below market value, rehabbing ranch land, or have financing tips for ac...
Austin Merritt
First time home owner running the numbers - negative cash flow with a 2.25% rate
I've been running the numbers on my first primary residence that I will be moving out of in June. BLUF - this would be my first rental property and I'm on the fence about what to do with the home. I currently have ...
Mark Porter
Equity Trust vs. Quest IRA vs. Solo 401K who should I go with??
I have 77k to fund one these self directed IRA but now I'm trying to decide who to go with. Seems like Solo 401K give you the most control of your money, please help. Thanks!!
Josephine S.
Lets talk about a Lease Purchase!
BP community,Hello to all I wanted to start a discussion on Lease Purchase, I want to know how to decide when an investor should consider this solution to a seller. If anyone could please give examples, or scenarios o...
Vlad K.
Real Estate Agent Contract - Is this normal?
So I’m making an offer on a place in Pittsburgh, PA and my realtor sent over the purchase agreement and agent contract. I’ve never seen a contract like this (my other property is in OH and my friends have purchased i...
Evan Loader
Sophisticated investor in syndication dilemma
I have been investing in private multifamily syndications for about 18 months. It was a great deal for me because I live/work overseas as a defense contractor supporting the US Navy. I want to participate in multifami...