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I keep hearing that while you should be cash flowing positively, you should be showing a loss on taxes for your rentals. I've deducted every repair, interest, tax, insurance, depreciation, etc. that I have put into th...
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I would like to get some feed back on my initial thoughts of getting into the real estate investment business specifically in the Denver metro area. I would like to purchase a single family home, demo it and build a ...
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Has anyone use forgiveness of debt if a tenant leaves/evicted owing back rent money? A quick google search... If a creditor discharged a debt of $600 or more, you should receive a Form 1099-C from the IRS showing the ...
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Hey Guys,My fiance just got a job working at the University of Utah and we will be moving to Salt Lake City from South Carolina at the beginning of May. I'm interested in investing in the area and would really like to...
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Hello,
I am looking for some thoughts on my recently crumbling real estate journey. My partner and I own 2 properties. We bought our most recent property in May 2023. In October 2023, I had a baby. Within the same m...
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Hi Bigger Pockets Family,I need your expertise. I have a house in Fort Worth Texas, that I am trying to sell, but it is not selling the way I would want it to (beautiful house in transitional neighborhood). I am think...
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Can I utilize down payment assistance to purchase a multifamily home in Houston, TX? The property is a first home buy, and will be owner occupied. I spoke with a local realtor, and she told me that down payment assis...
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Happy Monday everyone!Many examples of creative strategies exist on these forms and I thought it would be interesting to hear about what creative "house Hacking" strategies you have used to gain access to your first f...
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Sounds like a silly question, but it seems like over the years, I am in a cycle or loop "inquiry & questioning", from potential borrowers/investors. As a professional, I am aware who is serious, and who is not, bu...
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There an interesting article that Los Angeles investors (and ultimately investors in general) will find an interesting read.http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-h...