Christian Austin
Finding good contractors
Hello BP. After struggling with the dilemma of buying a multifamily in a rising Boston market or renting and buying elsewhere, I decided to buy a duplex--or should I say, was able to get one under contract; it was ver...
Christopher Abele
Tax deductions & "Brrrr-ish"
We purchased a property that requires some rehab and repairs with the intent to use it as a rental. This will be under my personal name (sole proprietorship). I had originally thought, "I'll figure out the tax stuff l...
Nolan Brendese
Real Estate Investing Analysis Courses/Certifications
Hey All,I'm looking to further my education in regards to the analysis of real estate deals, specifically around residential investment properties. One thing that i've learned from BP posts and webinars is that the ab...
Joseph Ayala
Calculating repairs on a house
I usually estimate the repairs on the square footage of the home but someone told me that’s not how is done. Is that true or am I doing it the correct way?
Account Closed
Taxes on sale of rental property
I think I'll probably have to hire a CPA this year but I'm curious of getting an idea where I stand. In 2008 my (now) ex-wife and I moved out of state and converted our personal home into a rental. Since we've not liv...
Nick Elder
Lease Option/Purchase Agreements
Hi Everyone!My name is Nick and I am new to Bigger Pockets. I currently live in Denver, and I would love to get your thoughts on lease option/purchasing agreements. I recently became familiar with this term and my bra...
Jim Nettles
Beginner Investor in Daytona Beach
Hi. My wife and I are beginning our real estate investment journey. After years of thinking about it we are finally going to go for it. I have been reading relevant books and just discovered BiggerPockets. Our interes...
Thuy Pham-Satrappe
Square footage/ bedroom count discrepancy
I've been running across a lot of discrepancies when it comes to square footage and number of bedrooms on properties I'm looking to buy in Indiana. The MLS listing will have one thing, Zillow/realtor.com will have ano...
Brock Thomas
2108-2118 Swift St mixed use project
Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $577,500
Cash invested: $120,000
This is a 17 unit mixed use renovation (BRRR project) in the up and coming N...
Riley Way
San Diego Condominium
Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment in San Diego.
Purchase price: $318,000
My wife and I bought this property three years ago as our primary residence, then moved out in march of this year. ...