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Hi Bp,
So I have a 200k mortgage on my primary residence that's worth about 250k. But I plan on renting this house out in a year but I want to get a heloc on it before I do that, so I can get a highed heloc when it's...
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One day I hope to own or be a co-owner of a real estate investment firm. I have noticed that some investment firms do not have salaried employees, their investment Analysts/Underwriters are 1099. Other firms have all ...
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This is my first post, so here it goes...I have a Duplex Investment Property that was purchased via a 1031 a few years ago and since then the property has appreciated 50% and has a solid positive cash flow. I am not ...
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Introduction
One of the keys to success in real estate investing is the ability to scale your business efficiently. While using your own cash might seem like a secure approach, alternative financing options like priv...
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So my wife is on board with using rental properties as a way for us to achieve financial freedom, and a year ago we bought our first duplex. But I'm having some trouble getting her to understand some of the expenses i...
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Hi all,I Good afternoon. I love the board. I've been reading through the posts and have learned quite a bit.I am in the mortgage industry and know general guidelines. I'm looking to try and figure out ways if using my...
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Hey everyone. I'm new to BiggerPockets and something that has caught my attention is wholesaling. While poking around in some of the forums, I came across this: here. Which showcases the tax implications of doing whol...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Members!I am extremely glad to have found this forum after listening to the audiobook on "Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner. I truly believe that "things happen for a reason." I have ...
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Hey BP! For my accountants and tax gurus out there...I started an LLC ready to start real estate investing right before COVID. Looks like I’m sitting this year out (based on the market). I have business expenses relat...
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Any recommendation for real estate lawyer in Des Moines, IA area ?