AJ Wong
Why the new NAR settlement means investors actually need a stronger buyer broker
What a week! Big news in the real estate game. Lots of big changes and challenges to be navigated but I'll keep this short and sweet to focus on the real world effects of the NAR Commission Lawsuit Settlement for inve...
Henrik Frank
Do the 50% and 2% rules apply to condos?
Since many condos have outside and structural maintenance built in to the HOA fees - do the rules still apply? I realize that some maintenance always will be necessary, but it seems some of the bigger ticket items can...
Jodey Rifenburg
What can I do with profit to “hide” it from immediate taxes
I have had profitable years in the past and have paid a significant amount in taxes. This year will be more profitable than before and I’m working to gain the knowledge to help me not continue to just stay on this pat...
Daniel M.
Planning a Sustainable Duplex on a $200K Budget for Positive Cash Flow – Need Your In
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I'm in the planning stages of an exciting project that aims to construct a sustainable and efficient duplex with a budget of $200,000. The project's primary goal is to offer comfortable...
CherTong Her
House Hacking, Only if I live for free?
I'm looking to house hack, but everywhere I'm seeing typically says I need to cash flow in order to "successfully" house hack. Do I absolutely need to pay zero dollars for all my expenses to "successfully" house hack ...
Matt Newman
How to make purchase price lower (but seller gets same amount)
Hypothetical — If you wanted to reduce the purchase price value of the property you are buying because it is taxed a good 20% over all the other houses on the street (It was the only house used as a rental and I can’t...
Account Closed
Earthquake / flood insurance in so cal?
Question for fellow so cal property owners!What are your thoughts on acquiring earthquake and/or flood insurance? Have you purchased this in the past for any of your properties and do you now? If not, why?
Kyle Porter
For property owners - Cost Segregation Studies get you money back.
Hey y'all! I've been diving into the world of cost segregation studies and its pretty neat. TLDR - it accelerates depreciation and you greatly reduce the amount of taxes you owe. Let me know if you have experience wit...
Crystal Aasir
Learning How to Analyze a Deal
So, basically I wanted to start practicing analyzing deals. I saw a house here in Atlanta for 14,900. The last 5 homes sold anywhere from 58 to 68k the closest home comparable was sold for 65k. The home is 3bd/2bth b...
Lisa Mauritis
Seller Paying For Title Company Costs For Buyer
Hey Guys,Can anyone help me? I am just about to buy an investment property. Because the seller greatly over paid the property years ago, he is not being very negotiable even though I am coming in with a cash offer an...