I invested in 7 syndication funds in 2023 as a limited partner with the expectation that I would generate first year losses from cost segregation that I could use to offset my gains on my personal real estate investme...

The dreaded LLC vs Umbrella policy question.. again.. Just to start off, I want to mention that I have read through a hundred or so of these posts on this site already as well. I can't seem to find a local real estate...

I am asking if anyone could shed light on how they have structured their partnerships to ensure both parties will be protected after a deal has been made and implemented.
I have found a great partner that has a lot m...

I have a property under my LLC that has a private mortgage/loan on it.  I was working on generating a 1098 and noticed that the 2015 1098 form is asking for a social security number in the Payer's box and not an EIN. ...

I'm in the Saint Louis area and wanted to know if in fact a real estate agent is necessary or an attorney to close on my first deal?

Hello BP community, Does anyone have a proforma document they don’t mind sharing? Or any good resources to locate one? I’m currently working on my first deal and just trying to gather the proper resources to ensure su...

What are your thoughts on a equity-indexed universal life insurance? I was listening to Bigger Pockets episode 17 with Jeff Brown (shout out Jeff!) and they spoke about this topic.I want to know on what different peop...

Howdy! So I got a couple days of free time ahead of me and would like to practice analyzing properties. I have a grasp on what different expenses are, but would like some guidance on how to properly estimate expenses ...

I understand that in most cases the seller pays the real estate agent. I still wonder, is there and proper action as a first time home buyer when the agent is showing you properties? A gift? Or is simply buying a prop...

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This is such a great forum! Thank you all so much for sharing your knowledge and experience and thank you BP for bringing us together.

I wanted to know what the role of a bird dog is in real estate...