Xavier Napala
New investor looking for work in Portland, OR
Hi everyone! My name is Xavier Napala and I'm new to real estate investing. I just moved to Portland, Oregon and I'm looking for work, preferably one that aligns with REI. I have a degree in Accounting and Finance fro...
Mike J.
Advice Needed, Tenants Telling Landlords of Laws
Hi all.... My friend told me about Bigger Pockets, she has a question she wanted asked but learned her landlord can see it if she posts here on BP.... so I'm asking for her. Her landlord hired an unlicensed handyman ...
Aly W.
Anyone use professional photography to sell their property?
I'm really curious about this...probably because I'm a professional photographer :)
Having seen so many properties online, in newspapers, and free magazines, I have to wonder about the quality (or lack) of the photo...
Pat Goodyear
Homesearch bid/contract need to cancel input needed
I saw a house come on the MLS in Jan that seemed ideal for my family. I called my realtor and he said it was going to auction on homesearch. I was able to find it and it was being marketed as occupied. They had some n...
Jack Taylor
Closing Costs in Chicago - Seller
My condo I'm selling is under contract. I just received a closing cost estimate from the attorney that doesn't include commissions. Total is about $4400. Selling price Condo=275K. Does this sound about normal for thes...
Carini Rochester
1031 exchange: When is it worthwhile? When is it not worth it?
Is there an approximate dollar amount of gain that makes a 1031 exchange worth the hassle? Is there an amount where I should just pay the tax? Another amount where there might be this gray area? Another higher amount ...
Brittany West
New member from Baltimore, MD
Hello Everyone!My name is Brittany West and I am a 28 yr old nurse from Baltimore, MD. I' ve been a nurse for 4 years & am currently looking to switch my career to R.E.I. I' ve recently realized that I am meant t...
George P.
Aloha from Baltimore
Hi
I am a new investor (two deals done/referred for a bird-dog fee) in Baltimore City/County.
Current situation: Full-time job, grad school, family and REI venture.
Short-term goal: take REI business off the ground by...
Johnny Smith
Best way to take advantage of tax losses when you make over 150.
So i am hearing from a CPA that because my wife and I make over 150k per year, that I cant really take advantage of tax losses from my rental property. I can carry them forward, but it doesn't reduce my actual gross i...
John Brown
Mitigating capital gains
Good day all,
i have found a property that is for sale and the owner wants out of it. It is approximately 5 yo and consists of a few duplexes for sale on one side of the block and he owns a few more on the other si...