Bryan Hancock
Would You Trade Your Real Estate Tax Deductions For a Simpler Tax Code?
I am consistently baffled by the complexity of the tax code in the U.S.
What percentage of the tax "savings" that you realize each year go to pay for overhead associated with preparing returns, planning, advice, etc...
Erik Trefzger
Does Seller Financing Count Against Fannie's Limit?
I've browsed through the forums and wasn't able to find anything on this, but I'm sure other people have this same question. I own 6 properties all financed with conventional 30 year mortgages. I'm considering ad...
Jerry Jones
Buying without a buyers agent. Sellers agent needs me to make formal offer b4 he shows offer to seller
I'm trying to make an offer on a home and emailed the agent saying I'd like to make a cash offer for $XXX,XXX please let the seller know. He is refusing saying he first needs me to make a formal offer and send it ...
Joshua Dorkin
BP Update 6.0 New BiggerPockets Navigation Launches!
As you can probably tell, we just deployed the newest version of BiggerPockets with an improved navigation and layout.
For highlights a link to our tour video, please see this post.
We've put a lot of time into test...
Kyle Inbody
Is it worth $1000 to replace / upgrade these cabinets?
Is it worth $1000?
In our duplex we are house hacking I absolutely hate the kitchen layout/ colors.
While cleaning and installing the dishwasher I found a work order and water bill from the 50s. the cabinets have ...
Melissa Gittens
Paint and Lighting for Rentals
Hi Everyone, I wanted to know if you guys/gals could make some suggestions on Lighting and paint choices for rentals. I usually go with a off white/beige color paint with white trim and then for lighting I wanted to s...
Elon Matias
Renting my first property. Property Management or No?
I am buying a new property and plan to rent the first one. Wondering if I should utilize a property management company or rent myself. Pros and cons of each one. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
David Richmond
Opinions on debt in a rental properties
If you can pay off the mortgage on your first rental property should you? And is it a viable strategy to then use a HELOC on the (now paid off) rental to buy a second? I ask this because my wife and I dislike debt but...
Frank Lo
Favorite/Cheapest Ways to Add Value
Hello BPConsidering buying our first home as a primary residence. We want to start a family and move into a house we can call home.With interest rates so low, we can get a great rate on a 15-year mortgage.However, we ...
Nate Crump
Selling a Non-RE Business
Not RE related, but with so many smart people I wanted to try my luck. I hope this is the most reasonable forum for this.
I was hoping for just some general ideas on selling half of a business, from one 50/50...